QA Engineer salary in United Kingdom

QA Engineer roles in United Kingdom span technology teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are junior, mid, and senior gross salary bands for QA Engineer positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Role benchmark (model)

QA Engineer sits in our Technology category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $95,000 before country and seniority adjustments.United Kingdom pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.

  • Demand signal

    medium

  • Pay trend

    stable

  • Model multiplier

    0.98×

Demand and pay growth are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation.

Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Stable

QA Engineer

PressuredStableGrowth

Demand and pay adjustments are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation in our catalog.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

View QA Engineer global country ranking →

Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
Junior£41,665 – £49,714$56,039 – $66,865Compare
Mid-level£59,183 – £73,650$79,601 – $99,059Compare
Senior£83,487 – £107,082$112,289 – $144,024Compare

Similar jobs in United Kingdom

QA Engineer salaries in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How much does a QA Engineer make in United Kingdom?
A mid-level QA Engineer (3–6 years experience) in United Kingdom typically earns £59,183 to £73,650 gross per year, with a midpoint near £66,417, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average QA Engineer salary in United Kingdom for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of £59,183 to £73,650, with a midpoint near £66,417 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a QA Engineer with 3–6 years experience expect?
Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at £59,183 to £73,650 gross per year in United Kingdom. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

Plan your finances

Interactive calculators—same privacy model as our other tools (browser-only).

Browse programmatic pay data in Salary Explorer.