How Much Does a Quality Assurance Engineer I Make in Manchester, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer I in Manchester, UK is £36,978, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,859 to £39,773, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £33,859

50TH(Median) £36,978

75TH £39,773

Quality Assurance Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary	£33,859	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary	£36,978	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary	£39,773	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

£33,859

Average £36,978/year

£39,773

£2,822

Average £3,081/month

£3,314

£651

Average £711/week

£765

£16

Average £18/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£39,773	£3,314	£765	£19
Average	£36,978	£3,081	£711	£18
25th Percentile	£33,859	£2,822	£651	£16

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 £36,978 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,081, and a weekly pay of around £711. 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 £35,581 - £37,270, while Intermediate make £35,954 - £37,604, Senior earn £36,652 - £38,230, Specialist earn £36,745 - £38,355, Expert can reach £36,885 - £38,438 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer I	£36,745
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer I	£37,061
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer I	£37,687
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer I	£37,812
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer I	£37,896

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 £27,617. And a Quality Assurance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £38,577.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I	Manchester, UK	£23,687 £30,589
Quality Assurance Specialist I	Manchester, UK	£20,273 £29,993
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	Manchester, UK	£41,871 £57,607
Quality Assurance Engineer II	Manchester, UK	£27,974 £38,972

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