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 $52,981, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $48,518 to $56,991, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $48,518

50TH(Median) $52,981

75TH $56,991

QA/Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	$48,518	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	$52,981	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer I Salary	$56,991	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

$48,518

Average $52,981/year

$56,991

$4,043

Average $4,415/month

$4,749

$933

Average $1,019/week

$1,096

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,991	$4,749	$1,096	$27
Average	$52,981	$4,415	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$48,518	$4,043	$933	$23

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 $52,981 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,415, and a weekly pay of around $1,019. 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 $50,982 - $53,400, while Intermediate make $51,515 - $53,878, Senior earn $52,514 - $54,776, Specialist earn $52,648 - $54,956, Expert can reach $52,847 - $55,075 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level QA/Validation Engineer I	$52,648
Intermediate Level QA/Validation Engineer I	$53,100
Senior Level QA/Validation Engineer I	$53,998
Specialist Level QA/Validation Engineer I	$54,178
Expert Level QA/Validation Engineer I	$54,297

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 $57,219 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $53,374, and Manchester pays around $50,785 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 $45,636. And a QA/Validation Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $52,981.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Engineer I	$38,031 $55,124
Electrical Engineer I	$46,321 $56,302
Facilities Engineer I	$42,513 $59,256
Network Engineer I	$37,812 $50,264
Design Engineer I	$31,983 $49,875

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