SDET salary in Leeds, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in Leeds earns a median of £57k a year gross ($72k), from £47k at p10 to £70k at p90. Leeds pays 0.94× the United Kingdom median and 45% below the US median of $130k. About 536,000 people live in Leeds.
SDET pay by level in Leeds
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £44k, lead £87k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £36k | £44k | £53k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | £47k | £57k | £70k | $72k | |
| Senior | £60k | £73k | £89k | $92k | |
| Lead | £72k | £87k | £110k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£61k) times a 0.94 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Leeds
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 |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £47k | £58k | £71k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £47k | £58k | £71k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £46k | £57k | £69k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £46k | £57k | £69k |
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SDET salary in Leeds: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Leeds?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Leeds is £57k a year ($72k). The p10 is £47k and the p90 is £70k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Leeds with a city factor of 0.94.
How much does a senior SDET make in Leeds?
A senior SDET in Leeds earns a median of £73k ($92k), with a range of £60k to £89k. Leads reach £87k and juniors start near £44k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Leeds?
A junior SDET in Leeds earns about £44k a year ($55k), between £36k and £53k. Pay rises to £57k at mid-level.
Is Leeds a good-paying city for SDETs in United Kingdom?
Leeds ranks 7th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.94x the national median of £61k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Leeds?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £39k to £43k a year, or £3,500 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Leeds?
A £57k gross salary equals about £27 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.