As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £38,577, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,323 to £41,493, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,323
50TH(Median)   £38,577
75TH   £41,493
Quality Assurance Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary £35,323 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary £38,577 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary £41,493 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Assurance Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Assurance Engineer I is about £38,577 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,215, and a weekly pay of around £742. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Assurance Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Assurance Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Assurance Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,120 - £38,882, while Intermediate make £37,509 - £39,230, Senior earn £38,237 - £39,883, Specialist earn £38,334 - £40,013, Expert can reach £38,480 - £40,100 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer I £38,334
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer I £38,664
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer I £39,317
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer I £39,447
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer I £39,534
£38,334 0 yr
£38,664 < 2 yrs
£39,317 2-4 yrs
£39,447 5-8 yrs
£39,534 > 8 yrs
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 Quality Assurance Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Assurance Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,663 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,864, and Manchester pays around £36,978 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Quality Assurance Analyst I or Quality Assurance Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Analyst I makes less than a Quality Assurance Engineer I. A Software Quality Assurance Analyst I earns an average annual salary of £28,811. And a Quality Assurance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £38,577.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
£24,712
£31,911
Quality Assurance Specialist I
£21,150
£31,290
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
£43,681
£60,098
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657

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