SDET salary in Belfast, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in Belfast earns a median of £58k a year gross ($73k), from £47k at p10 to £71k at p90. Belfast pays 0.95× the United Kingdom median and 44% below the US median of $130k. About 348,000 people live in Belfast.
SDET pay by level in Belfast
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £44k, lead £88k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £36k | £44k | £54k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | £47k | £58k | £71k | $73k | |
| Senior | £60k | £74k | £90k | $93k | |
| Lead | £72k | £88k | £110k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£61k) times a 0.95 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Belfast
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1.18× | £59k | £72k | £88k |
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £50k | £61k | £74k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £48k | £59k | £72k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £48k | £58k | £71k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £47k | £58k | £71k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £47k | £57k | £70k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £46k | £57k | £69k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £46k | £57k | £69k |
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SDET salary in Belfast: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Belfast?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Belfast is £58k a year ($73k). The p10 is £47k and the p90 is £71k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Belfast with a city factor of 0.95.
How much does a senior SDET make in Belfast?
A senior SDET in Belfast earns a median of £74k ($93k), with a range of £60k to £90k. Leads reach £88k and juniors start near £44k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Belfast?
A junior SDET in Belfast earns about £44k a year ($56k), between £36k and £54k. Pay rises to £58k at mid-level.
Is Belfast a good-paying city for SDETs in United Kingdom?
Belfast ranks 5th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.95x the national median of £61k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Belfast?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £40k to £44k a year, or £3,500 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Belfast?
A £58k gross salary equals about £28 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.