As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer I in the United Kingdom is $52,977, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $48,508 to $56,981, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $48,508
50TH(Median)   $52,977
75TH   $56,981
Quality Assurance Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary $48,508 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary $52,977 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary $56,981 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 $52,977 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,415, and a weekly pay of around $1,019. 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 $50,976 - $53,395, while Intermediate make $51,509 - $53,873, Senior earn $52,510 - $54,770, Specialist earn $52,643 - $54,949, Expert can reach $52,843 - $55,068 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer I $52,643
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer I $53,096
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer I $53,993
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer I $54,172
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer I $54,291
$52,643 0 yr
$53,096 < 2 yrs
$53,993 2-4 yrs
$54,172 5-8 yrs
$54,291 > 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 $57,215 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $53,370, and Manchester pays around $50,781 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 $39,565. And a Quality Assurance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $52,977.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
$33,936
$43,823
Quality Assurance Specialist I
$29,044
$42,969
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
$59,986
$82,530
Quality Assurance Engineer II
$40,076
$55,833

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