SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) salaries in Raleigh range from $95,000 to $290,000 in 2026. The mid-level median is $162,500, which is 0% above the national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
$95,000 – $130,000
Median: $112,500 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
$135,000 – $190,000
Median: $162,500 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
$200,000 – $290,000
Median: $245,000 · per year
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Estimated SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) Salary in Raleigh, NC
Estimated†Median: $203,750 per year (adjusted for Raleigh cost of living)
Junior
$112,500
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
$162,500
3-5 yrs
Senior
$245,000
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $162,500 | moderate |
| New York, NY | $235,625 | very high |
| Los Angeles, CA | $235,625 | very high |
| Chicago, IL | $195,000 | high |
| Houston, TX | $162,500 | moderate |
| Phoenix, AZ | $162,500 | moderate |