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Sweden · 0 open in Gothenburg · updated 2026-10-20

SDET salary in Gothenburg, Sweden

A mid-level SDET in Gothenburg earns a median of SEK 680k a year gross ($65k), from SEK 560k at p10 to SEK 830k at p90. Gothenburg pays 0.95× the Sweden median and 50% below the US median of $130k. About 608,000 people live in Gothenburg.

Estimate · gross / year
SEK 680kmedian · mid-level · $65k
p10 SEK 560kp90 SEK 830k
Rank 2 of 3City factor 0.95×
Pay by level

SDET pay by level in Gothenburg

Gross annual pay in SEK. Junior SEK 520k, lead SEK 1M. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorSEK 430kSEK 520kSEK 630k$49k
Mid-levelSEK 560kSEK 680kSEK 830k$65k
SeniorSEK 710kSEK 870kSEK 1.1M$83k
LeadSEK 850kSEK 1MSEK 1.3M$99k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Sweden median (SEK 720k) times a 0.95 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Gothenburg

Employers in Sweden usually quote monthly salary, with annual figures shown in job ads.

SEK 680kgross median / year
SEK 440k–SEK 480ktake-home / year (64-71%)
SEK 57kgross / month
SEK 330gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

SDET pay in other Sweden cities

Sweden overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Stockholm1.08×SEK 630kSEK 770kSEK 940k
Malmö0.88×SEK 520kSEK 630kSEK 770k
FAQ

SDET salary in Gothenburg: FAQ

What is the average SDET salary in Gothenburg?

The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Gothenburg is SEK 680k a year ($65k). The p10 is SEK 560k and the p90 is SEK 830k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Gothenburg with a city factor of 0.95.

How much does a senior SDET make in Gothenburg?

A senior SDET in Gothenburg earns a median of SEK 870k ($83k), with a range of SEK 710k to SEK 1.1M. Leads reach SEK 1M and juniors start near SEK 520k.

What is an entry-level SDET salary in Gothenburg?

A junior SDET in Gothenburg earns about SEK 520k a year ($49k), between SEK 430k and SEK 630k. Pay rises to SEK 680k at mid-level.

Is Gothenburg a good-paying city for SDETs in Sweden?

Gothenburg ranks 2nd of 3 tracked Sweden cities for this role, at 0.95x the national median of SEK 720k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Gothenburg?

Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about SEK 440k to SEK 480k a year, or SEK 38k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Gothenburg?

A SEK 680k gross salary equals about SEK 330 an hour on a 40-hour week (SEK 57k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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