As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a QA/Validation Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £45,420, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,700 to £50,020, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,700
50TH(Median)   £45,420
75TH   £50,020
QA/Validation Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer II Salary £41,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer II Salary £45,420 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer II Salary £50,020 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified QA/Validation Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a QA/Validation Engineer II is about £45,420 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,785, and a weekly pay of around £873. Click the switch button below to see more details about QA/Validation Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A QA/Validation Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,699 - £44,865, while Intermediate make £42,866 - £45,031, Senior earn £44,310 - £46,587, Specialist earn £45,901 - £48,578, Expert can reach £46,107 - £48,784 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level QA/Validation Engineer II £44,199
Intermediate Level QA/Validation Engineer II £44,310
Senior Level QA/Validation Engineer II £45,763
Specialist Level QA/Validation Engineer II £47,686
Expert Level QA/Validation Engineer II £47,823
£44,199 0 yr
£44,310 < 2 yrs
£45,763 2-4 yrs
£47,686 5-8 yrs
£47,823 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a QA/Validation Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a QA/Validation Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong API skills boost pay by a 3%. Even JavaScript can result in a 2% 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.
API
An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
JavaScript
Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the QA/Validation Engineer II field include Analysis (6%), API (3%), JavaScript (2%), SQL (2%), and UI (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £48,145
Analysis
£48,145
6%
API £46,783
API
£46,783
3%
JavaScript £46,328
JavaScript
£46,328
2%
SQL £46,328
SQL
£46,328
2%
UI £46,328
UI
£46,328
2%
Analysis
6.83%
API
6.77%
JavaScript
4.05%
SQL
0.68%
UI
5.47%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for QA/Validation Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £49,054 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,757, and Manchester pays around £43,537 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer II makes less than a QA/Validation Engineer II. A Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,221. And a QA/Validation Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,420.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Facilities Engineer II
£31,580
£48,243
Network Engineer II
£33,393
£50,786
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503
Hardware Engineer II
£39,538
£52,154

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