SDET salary in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in Edinburgh earns a median of £61k a year gross ($77k), from £50k at p10 to £74k at p90. Edinburgh pays 1.00× the United Kingdom median and 41% below the US median of $130k. About 515,000 people live in Edinburgh.
SDET pay by level in Edinburgh
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £46k, lead £93k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £38k | £46k | £57k | $59k | |
| Mid-level | £50k | £61k | £74k | $77k | |
| Senior | £64k | £78k | £95k | $98k | |
| Lead | £76k | £93k | £110k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£61k) times a 1.00 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Edinburgh
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 |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £48k | £59k | £72k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £48k | £58k | £71k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £47k | £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 Edinburgh: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Edinburgh?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Edinburgh is £61k a year ($77k). The p10 is £50k and the p90 is £74k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Edinburgh with a city factor of 1.00.
How much does a senior SDET make in Edinburgh?
A senior SDET in Edinburgh earns a median of £78k ($98k), with a range of £64k to £95k. Leads reach £93k and juniors start near £46k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Edinburgh?
A junior SDET in Edinburgh earns about £46k a year ($59k), between £38k and £57k. Pay rises to £61k at mid-level.
Is Edinburgh a good-paying city for SDETs in United Kingdom?
Edinburgh ranks 2nd of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.00x the national median of £61k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Edinburgh?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £42k to £46k a year, or £3,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Edinburgh?
A £61k gross salary equals about £29 an hour on a 40-hour week (£5,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.