As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in El Paso, TX is $43,237, equivalent to $21 per hour, $831 weekly, or $3,603 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) in El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $33,091 to $55,434. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,926) and 75th percentile ($49,621), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,434 per year. This $11,695 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Testing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, El Paso Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 794 statewide for Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $33,091 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $37,926 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $43,237 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $49,621 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) Salary $55,434 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
25% $37,926 10% $33,091 90% $55,434 75% $49,621 $43,237 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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