How much does a Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in Austin, TX is $48,134. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,116 to $54,307, with most professionals earning between $36,638 and $59,927.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $36,638 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $42,116 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $48,134 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $54,307 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $59,927 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25% $42,116 10% $36,638 90% $59,927 75% $54,307 $48,134 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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