As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £64,110, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,640 to £71,090, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £58,640
50TH(Median)   £64,110
75TH   £71,090
Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead Salary £58,640 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead Salary £64,110 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead Salary £71,090 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead is about £64,110 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,343, and a weekly pay of around £1,233. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £58,885 - £62,314, while Intermediate make £59,375 - £62,722, Senior earn £59,865 - £63,130, Specialist earn £61,416 - £64,631, Expert can reach £64,318 - £68,381 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead £61,253
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead £61,661
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead £62,069
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead £63,539
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead £66,923
£61,253 0 yr
£61,661 < 2 yrs
£62,069 2-4 yrs
£63,539 5-8 yrs
£66,923 > 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 Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,239 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £64,586, and Manchester pays around £61,453 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead or Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead makes less than a Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead. A Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £52,571. And a Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £64,110.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead
£43,805
£60,267
Quality Assurance Specialist - Project Lead
£51,039
£67,960
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
£43,681
£60,098
Quality Assurance Engineer I
£29,155
£34,927
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657

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