As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a QA/Validation Engineer IV in the United Kingdom is £64,200, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,700 to £71,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £58,700
50TH(Median)   £64,200
75TH   £71,100
QA/Validation Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary £58,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary £64,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary £71,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified QA/Validation Engineer IV salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a QA/Validation Engineer IV is about £64,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,350, and a weekly pay of around £1,235. Click the switch button below to see more details about QA/Validation Engineer IV hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A QA/Validation Engineer IV's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £58,946 - £62,394, while Intermediate make £59,439 - £62,804, Senior earn £59,931 - £63,215, Specialist earn £61,491 - £64,715, Expert can reach £64,406 - £68,422 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level QA/Validation Engineer IV £61,327
Intermediate Level QA/Validation Engineer IV £61,737
Senior Level QA/Validation Engineer IV £62,148
Specialist Level QA/Validation Engineer IV £63,625
Expert Level QA/Validation Engineer IV £66,981
£61,327 0 yr
£61,737 < 2 yrs
£62,148 2-4 yrs
£63,625 5-8 yrs
£66,981 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for QA/Validation Engineer IV are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,336 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £64,677, and Manchester pays around £61,539 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer IV makes less than a QA/Validation Engineer IV. A Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £61,779. And a QA/Validation Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £64,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer IV
£48,346
£74,861
Electrical Engineer IV
£44,244
£58,479
Design Engineer IV
£33,768
£54,377
Electronics Engineer IV
£36,814
£62,328
Software Engineer IV
£45,671
£68,578

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