How Much Does a QA/Validation Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a QA/Validation Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £38,580, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,330 to £41,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £35,330

50TH(Median) £38,580

75TH £41,500

QA/Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	£35,330	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	£38,580	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	£41,500	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a QA/Validation Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£35,330

Average £38,580/year

£41,500

£2,944

Average £3,215/month

£3,458

£679

Average £742/week

£798

£17

Average £19/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,500	£3,458	£798	£20
Average	£38,580	£3,215	£742	£19
25th Percentile	£35,330	£2,944	£679	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified QA/Validation Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a QA/Validation Engineer I is about £38,580 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,215, and a weekly pay of around £742. Click the switch button below to see more details about QA/Validation Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do QA/Validation Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A QA/Validation Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,125 - £38,885, while Intermediate make £37,513 - £39,234, Senior earn £38,240 - £39,887, Specialist earn £38,337 - £40,018, Expert can reach £38,483 - £40,105 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level QA/Validation Engineer I	£38,337
Intermediate Level QA/Validation Engineer I	£38,667
Senior Level QA/Validation Engineer I	£39,321
Specialist Level QA/Validation Engineer I	£39,452
Expert Level QA/Validation Engineer I	£39,539

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for QA/Validation Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for QA/Validation Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,666 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,867, and Manchester pays around £36,981 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer I or QA/Validation Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer I makes less than a QA/Validation Engineer I. A Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £33,231. And a QA/Validation Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £38,580.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Engineer I	£27,694 £40,141
Electrical Engineer I	£33,730 £40,998
Facilities Engineer I	£30,958 £43,149
Network Engineer I	£27,535 £36,602
Design Engineer I	£23,290 £36,319

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