As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Software Quality Assurance in the United Kingdom is £90,377, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £73,628 to £92,314, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £73,628
50TH(Median)   £90,377
75TH   £92,314
Head of Software Quality Assurance Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary £73,628 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary £90,377 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary £92,314 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Software Quality Assurance Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Software Quality Assurance salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Software Quality Assurance is about £90,377 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,531, and a weekly pay of around £1,738. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Software Quality Assurance hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Software Quality Assurances Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Software Quality Assurance's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £72,878 - £83,627, while Intermediate make £74,378 - £84,877, Senior earn £76,628 - £86,627, Specialist earn £80,128 - £89,877, Expert can reach £84,127 - £90,724 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Software Quality Assurance £80,128
Intermediate Level Head of Software Quality Assurance £81,628
Senior Level Head of Software Quality Assurance £83,627
Specialist Level Head of Software Quality Assurance £86,627
Expert Level Head of Software Quality Assurance £90,377
£80,128 0 yr
£81,628 < 2 yrs
£83,627 2-4 yrs
£86,627 5-8 yrs
£90,377 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 11%
Intermediate Level 10%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Software Quality Assurance?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Software Quality Assurance are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £97,607 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £91,049, and Manchester pays around £86,631 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Quality Assurance Analyst II or Head of Software Quality Assurance?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Analyst II makes less than a Head of Software Quality Assurance. A Software Quality Assurance Analyst II earns an average annual salary of £39,414. And a Head of Software Quality Assurance earns an average annual salary of £90,377.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Quality Assurance Analyst II
£34,858
£45,124
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III
£37,381
£52,230
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
£24,712
£31,911
Quality Assurance Specialist I
£21,150
£31,290
Quality Assurance Specialist III
£35,615
£49,574

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