As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer in the United Kingdom is £73,780, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £64,890 to £80,520, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £64,890
50TH(Median)   £73,780
75TH   £80,520
Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £64,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £73,780 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £80,520 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer is about £73,780 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,148, and a weekly pay of around £1,419. Click the switch button below to see more details about Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Master Level Quality Assurance Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,482 - £71,790, while Intermediate make £67,278 - £72,453, Senior earn £67,676 - £72,851, Specialist earn £69,136 - £73,981, Expert can reach £73,515 - £77,301 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer £70,197
Intermediate Level Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer £70,861
Senior Level Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer £71,126
Specialist Level Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer £72,453
Expert Level Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer £75,993
£70,197 0 yr
£70,861 < 2 yrs
£71,126 2-4 yrs
£72,453 5-8 yrs
£75,993 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Scrum skills boost pay by a 3%. Even ISO can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Scrum
Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
ISO
The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer field include Analysis (4%), Scrum (3%), ISO (2%), Software Testing (2%), and Test Scripts (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £76,731
Analysis
£76,731
4%
Scrum £75,993
Scrum
£75,993
3%
ISO £75,256
ISO
£75,256
2%
Software Testing £75,256
Software Testing
£75,256
2%
Test Scripts £74,518
Test Scripts
£74,518
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Scrum
5.81%
ISO
1.41%
Software Testing
3.49%
Test Scripts
2.83%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £79,682 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,328, and Manchester pays around £70,722 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer IV or Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer IV makes less than a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer. A Quality Assurance Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £52,423. And a Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer earns an average annual salary of £73,780.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
£43,681
£60,098
Quality Assurance Engineer I
£29,155
£34,927
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657
Quality Assurance Engineer III
£38,251
£55,610
Quality Assurance Manager
£42,738
£63,063

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