SDET salary in Singapore
SDET pay in Singapore centres on S$120k a year ($89k) at mid-level. Expect S$99k at the low end and S$150k at the high end. That is 32% below the US median for the same role. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near S$92k, leads reach S$180k.
SDET pay by level in Singapore
Gross annual pay in SGD. Junior pay is S$92k, lead pay is S$180k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | S$75k | S$92k | S$110k | $68k | |
| Mid-level | S$99k | S$120k | S$150k | $89k | |
| Senior | S$130k | S$150k | S$190k | $110k | |
| Lead | S$150k | S$180k | S$220k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET pay by city in Singapore
Singapore pays most at 1.00× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of S$120k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | A | 1.00× (0%) | S$120k | S$99k–S$150k | $89k | 87 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Singapore
A mid-level SDET on S$120k gross keeps roughly 82–90% after income tax and social contributions, about S$98k to S$110k a year.
In Singapore, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often with a 13th-month bonus. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
Live SDET roles in Singapore
6 SDET roles are open in Singapore, from a total of 94 QA listings in the country.
Software Quality Engineer
SDET Lead
Quality Engineer II
5 listings in Singapore show a real posted pay range (1 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Singapore
Employer mix by share of listings (94 listings in Singapore). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies26%
- Fintech companies22%
- E-commerce companies9%
- Games studios5%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Singapore, the country index is calibrated on 122 non-US observations in Asia-Pacific, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 7 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Singapore
SDET jobs in Singapore by city.
SDET salary in Singapore: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Singapore?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Singapore is S$120k a year ($89k). The p10 is S$99k and the p90 is S$150k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Singapore?
A senior SDET in Singapore earns a median of S$150k ($110k), with a range of S$130k to S$190k. Leads earn S$180k, 100% more than juniors at S$92k.
How does pay in Singapore compare with the rest of Singapore?
Singapore is our only tracked city in Singapore. Its pay factor is 1.00x the country median, about S$120k ($89k) for a mid-level SDET.
How does Singapore compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Singapore the equivalent is $89k, which is 32% below the US figure. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries; the Asia-Pacific median for this role is $57k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Singapore?
Roughly 82–90% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about S$98k to S$110k a year on a S$120k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Singapore?
PassRidge lists 6 live SDET roles in Singapore, and 94 QA listings across all roles in Singapore. 1 of the SDET listings and 5 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Singapore
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | S$75k | $56k |
| QA Automation Engineer | S$110k | $82k |
| QA Lead / Manager | S$100k | $75k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | S$97k | $72k |
| Performance Test Engineer | S$140k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | S$170k | $120k |
| Game QA Tester | S$61k | $45k |
| Accessibility Tester | S$90k | $67k |
| Business / Test Analyst | S$82k | $61k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | S$92k | $68k |
| Localization QA Tester | S$44k | $33k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | S$96k | $71k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | S$130k | $98k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | S$83k | $61k |
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