SDET salary in Sweden
SDET pay in Sweden centres on SEK 720k a year ($68k) at mid-level. Expect SEK 590k at the low end and SEK 870k at the high end. That is 48% below the US median for the same role. Sweden ranks 15 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near SEK 550k, leads reach SEK 1.1M.
SDET pay by level in Sweden
Gross annual pay in SEK. Junior pay is SEK 550k, lead pay is SEK 1.1M: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 450k | SEK 550k | SEK 670k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 590k | SEK 720k | SEK 870k | $68k | |
| Senior | SEK 750k | SEK 910k | SEK 1.1M | $87k | |
| Lead | SEK 900k | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.3M | $100k |
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 Sweden
Stockholm pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of SEK 720k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | A | 1.08× (+8%) | SEK 770k | SEK 630k–SEK 940k | $74k | 8 |
| Gothenburg | B | 0.95× (-5%) | SEK 680k | SEK 560k–SEK 830k | $65k | 1 |
| Malmö | C | 0.88× (-12%) | SEK 630k | SEK 520k–SEK 770k | $60k | 1 |
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 Sweden
A mid-level SDET on SEK 720k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about SEK 460k to SEK 510k a year.
In Sweden, pay is usually quoted as monthly salary, with annual figures shown in job ads. 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.
QA roles open in Sweden
2 SDET roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 15 QA listings in Sweden.
SDET
Quality Engineer
Embedded Software Tester
1 listing in Sweden show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Sweden
Employer mix by share of listings (15 listings in Sweden). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- E-commerce companies27%
- AI companies20%
- Games studios13%
- Healthtech companies13%
- Software companies13%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Sweden, the country index is calibrated on 6 non-US observations in Nordics, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Sweden
SDET jobs in Sweden by city.
SDET salary in Sweden: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Sweden?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Sweden is SEK 720k a year ($68k). The p10 is SEK 590k and the p90 is SEK 870k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Sweden?
A senior SDET in Sweden earns a median of SEK 910k ($87k), with a range of SEK 750k to SEK 1.1M. Leads earn SEK 1.1M, 100% more than juniors at SEK 550k.
Which city in Sweden pays SDETs the most?
Stockholm has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about SEK 770k ($74k). Malmö sits at 0.88x, around SEK 630k.
How does Sweden compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Sweden the equivalent is $68k, which is 48% below the US figure. Sweden ranks 15 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Sweden?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about SEK 460k to SEK 510k a year on a SEK 720k 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 Sweden?
PassRidge lists 2 live SDET roles in Sweden, and 15 QA listings across all roles in Sweden. 0 of the SDET listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Sweden
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | SEK 450k | $43k |
| QA Automation Engineer | SEK 660k | $63k |
| QA Lead / Manager | SEK 600k | $57k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | SEK 580k | $55k |
| Performance Test Engineer | SEK 800k | $77k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | SEK 990k | $94k |
| Game QA Tester | SEK 360k | $34k |
| Accessibility Tester | SEK 540k | $51k |
| Business / Test Analyst | SEK 490k | $46k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | SEK 550k | $52k |
| Localization QA Tester | SEK 260k | $25k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | SEK 570k | $54k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | SEK 790k | $75k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | SEK 490k | $47k |
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