How Much Does a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering in the United Kingdom is £68,500, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £57,200 to £77,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £57,200

50TH(Median) £68,500

75TH £77,400

Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Salary	£57,200	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Salary	£68,500	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Salary	£77,400	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£57,200

Average £68,500/year

£77,400

£4,767

Average £5,708/month

£6,450

£1,100

Average £1,317/week

£1,488

£28

Average £33/hour

£37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£77,400	£6,450	£1,488	£37
Average	£68,500	£5,708	£1,317	£33
25th Percentile	£57,200	£4,767	£1,100	£28

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering is about £68,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,708, and a weekly pay of around £1,317. Click the switch button below to see more details about Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Manager Software Quality/Test Engineerings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,730 - £66,476, while Intermediate make £60,236 - £66,813, Senior earn £62,091 - £68,500, Specialist earn £64,284 - £70,094, Expert can reach £67,319 - £72,485 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering	£64,284
Intermediate Level Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering	£64,790
Senior Level Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering	£66,476
Specialist Level Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering	£68,500
Expert Level Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering	£70,758

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	0%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Packaging skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Microsoft Office can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Packaging

Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering field include Analysis (5%), Packaging (2%), Microsoft Office (2%), Automated Testing (1%), and Software Quality Assurance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£71,925	Analysis £71,925	5%
Packaging	£69,870	Packaging £69,870	2%
Microsoft Office	£69,870	Microsoft Office £69,870	2%
Automated Testing	£69,185	Automated Testing £69,185	1%
Software Quality Assurance	£69,185	Software Quality Assurance £69,185	1%

Analysis

6.83%

Packaging

2.13%

Microsoft Office

0.83%

Automated Testing

0.12%

Software Quality Assurance

1.46%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,980 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £69,009, and Manchester pays around £65,661 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineering Manager or Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineering Manager makes more than a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering. A Software Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £73,719. And a Manager Software Quality/Test Engineering earns an average annual salary of £68,500.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineering Manager	£62,521 £89,715
Manager of Software Solutions Engineering	£60,622 £87,206
Software Engineering Support Manager	£60,338 £86,798
Software Applications Engineering Manager	£59,610 £85,536
Software Support Manager	£60,359 £86,828

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