Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary in the United States

Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary

How much does a Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in the United States is $48,615. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,538 to $54,850, with most professionals earning between $37,004 and $60,526.

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Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $37,004 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $42,538 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $48,615 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $54,850 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $60,526 US April 01, 2025
25% $42,538 10% $37,004 90% $60,526 75% $54,850 $48,615 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Quality Assurance Tester I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Software Development Engineer Test (SDET)

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Software Quality Assurance Tester III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in the United States. The base salary for Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) ranges from $42,538 to $54,850 with the average base salary of $48,615. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,538 to $54,850 with the average total cash compensation of $48,615.

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