SDET salary in Madrid, Spain
A mid-level SDET in Madrid earns a median of €50k a year gross ($54k), from €41k at p10 to €61k at p90. Madrid pays 1.08× the Spain median and 58% below the US median of $130k. About 3.3 million people live in Madrid.
SDET pay by level in Madrid
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €38k, lead €77k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €47k | $42k | |
| Mid-level | €41k | €50k | €61k | $54k | |
| Senior | €52k | €64k | €78k | $69k | |
| Lead | €63k | €77k | €93k | $83k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Spain median (€46k) times a 1.08 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Madrid
Employers in Spain usually quote annual gross salary, commonly paid in 12 or 14 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Madrid: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Madrid?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Madrid is €50k a year ($54k). The p10 is €41k and the p90 is €61k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Madrid with a city factor of 1.08.
How much does a senior SDET make in Madrid?
A senior SDET in Madrid earns a median of €64k ($69k), with a range of €52k to €78k. Leads reach €77k and juniors start near €38k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Madrid?
A junior SDET in Madrid earns about €38k a year ($42k), between €31k and €47k. Pay rises to €50k at mid-level.
Is Madrid a good-paying city for SDETs in Spain?
Madrid ranks 1st of 13 tracked Spain cities for this role, at 1.08x the national median of €46k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Madrid?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €34k to €38k a year, or €3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Madrid?
A €50k gross salary equals about €24 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.