SDET salary in Birmingham, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in Birmingham earns a median of £59k a year gross ($75k), from £48k at p10 to £72k at p90. Birmingham pays 0.97× the United Kingdom median and 42% below the US median of $130k. About 1.2 million people live in Birmingham.
SDET pay by level in Birmingham
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £45k, lead £90k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £37k | £45k | £55k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | £48k | £59k | £72k | $75k | |
| Senior | £62k | £75k | £92k | $95k | |
| Lead | £74k | £90k | £110k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£61k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Birmingham
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.
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SDET salary in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Birmingham?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Birmingham is £59k a year ($75k). The p10 is £48k and the p90 is £72k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Birmingham with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior SDET make in Birmingham?
A senior SDET in Birmingham earns a median of £75k ($95k), with a range of £62k to £92k. Leads reach £90k and juniors start near £45k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Birmingham?
A junior SDET in Birmingham earns about £45k a year ($57k), between £37k and £55k. Pay rises to £59k at mid-level.
Is Birmingham a good-paying city for SDETs in United Kingdom?
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of £61k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Birmingham?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £41k to £44k a year, or £3,500 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Birmingham?
A £59k gross salary equals about £28 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,900 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.