How Much Does a QA/Validation Engineer IV 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 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.

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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

£58,700

Average £64,200/year

£71,100

£4,892

Average £5,350/month

£5,925

£1,129

Average £1,235/week

£1,367

£28

Average £31/hour

£34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£71,100	£5,925	£1,367	£34
Average	£64,200	£5,350	£1,235	£31
25th Percentile	£58,700	£4,892	£1,129	£28

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

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

Skills to Boost a QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a QA/Validation Engineer IV. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Scrum skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Virtualization 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.

Scrum

Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.

Virtualization

In computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources. Virtualization began in the 1960s, as a method of logically dividing the system resources provided by mainframe computers between different applications. Since then, the meaning of the term has broadened.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the QA/Validation Engineer IV field include Analysis (3%), Scrum (3%), Virtualization (2%), Cybersecurity (2%), and Regression Testing (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£66,126	Analysis £66,126	3%
Scrum	£66,126	Scrum £66,126	3%
Virtualization	£65,484	Virtualization £65,484	2%
Cybersecurity	£65,484	Cybersecurity £65,484	2%
Regression Testing	£65,484	Regression Testing £65,484	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Scrum

5.81%

Virtualization

4.19%

Cybersecurity

2.61%

Regression Testing

3.15%

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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