SDET salary in Geneva, Switzerland
A mid-level SDET in Geneva earns a median of CHF 110k a year gross ($130k), from CHF 94k at p10 to CHF 140k at p90. Geneva pays 1.06× the Switzerland median. About 202,000 people live in Geneva.
SDET pay by level in Geneva
Gross annual pay in CHF. Junior CHF 87k, lead CHF 170k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 72k | CHF 87k | CHF 110k | $99k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 94k | CHF 110k | CHF 140k | $130k | |
| Senior | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | CHF 180k | $170k | |
| Lead | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | CHF 210k | $200k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Switzerland median (CHF 110k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Geneva
Employers in Switzerland usually quote annual gross salary, frequently paid over 13 months.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Geneva: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Geneva?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Geneva is CHF 110k a year ($130k). The p10 is CHF 94k and the p90 is CHF 140k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Geneva with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior SDET make in Geneva?
A senior SDET in Geneva earns a median of CHF 150k ($170k), with a range of CHF 120k to CHF 180k. Leads reach CHF 170k and juniors start near CHF 87k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Geneva?
A junior SDET in Geneva earns about CHF 87k a year ($99k), between CHF 72k and CHF 110k. Pay rises to CHF 110k at mid-level.
Is Geneva a good-paying city for SDETs in Switzerland?
Geneva ranks 2nd of 3 tracked Switzerland cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of CHF 110k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Geneva?
Roughly 77-84% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about CHF 85k to CHF 92k a year, or CHF 7,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Geneva?
A CHF 110k gross salary equals about CHF 53 an hour on a 40-hour week (CHF 9,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.