SDET salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in Manchester earns a median of £58k a year gross ($74k), from £48k at p10 to £71k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 43% below the US median of $130k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
SDET pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £45k, lead £89k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £37k | £45k | £54k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | £48k | £58k | £71k | $74k | |
| Senior | £61k | £74k | £91k | $94k | |
| Lead | £73k | £89k | £110k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£61k) times a 0.96 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Manchester
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 Manchester: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Manchester is £58k a year ($74k). The p10 is £48k and the p90 is £71k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior SDET make in Manchester?
A senior SDET in Manchester earns a median of £74k ($94k), with a range of £61k to £91k. Leads reach £89k and juniors start near £45k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Manchester?
A junior SDET in Manchester earns about £45k a year ($56k), between £37k and £54k. Pay rises to £58k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for SDETs in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £61k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Manchester?
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 Manchester?
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.