As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer V in the United Kingdom is £73,775, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £64,883 to £80,516, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £64,883
50TH(Median)   £73,775
75TH   £80,516
Quality Assurance Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary £64,883 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary £73,775 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary £80,516 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Assurance Engineer V salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Assurance Engineer V is about £73,775 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,148, and a weekly pay of around £1,419. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Assurance Engineer V hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Quality Assurance Engineer V's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,476 - £71,784, while Intermediate make £67,272 - £72,448, Senior earn £67,670 - £72,846, Specialist earn £69,130 - £73,976, Expert can reach £73,510 - £77,296 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer V £70,192
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer V £70,855
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer V £71,121
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer V £72,448
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer V £75,988
£70,192 0 yr
£70,855 < 2 yrs
£71,121 2-4 yrs
£72,448 5-8 yrs
£75,988 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Assurance Engineer V?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Assurance Engineer V are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £79,677 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,323, and Manchester pays around £70,717 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer IV or Quality Assurance Engineer V?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer IV makes less than a Quality Assurance Engineer V. A Quality Assurance Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £52,423. And a Quality Assurance Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £73,775.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
£43,681
£60,098
Quality Assurance Engineer I
£29,155
£34,927
Quality Assurance Engineer III
£38,251
£55,610
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657
Engineer V
£64,732
£99,904

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