As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Control Inspector I in the United Kingdom is £27,689, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,960 to £30,412, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,960
50TH(Median)   £27,689
75TH   £30,412
Quality Control Inspector I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £25,960 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £27,689 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £30,412 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Quality Control Inspector I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Control Inspector I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Control Inspector I is about £27,689 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,307, and a weekly pay of around £532. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Control Inspector I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Control Inspector Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Control Inspector I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,915 - £27,973, while Intermediate make £27,121 - £28,299, Senior earn £27,508 - £28,908, Specialist earn £27,560 - £29,030, Expert can reach £27,637 - £29,111 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Inspector I £27,560
Intermediate Level Quality Control Inspector I £27,770
Senior Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,380
Specialist Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,502
Expert Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,583
£27,560 0 yr
£27,770 < 2 yrs
£28,380 2-4 yrs
£28,502 5-8 yrs
£28,583 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Skills to Boost a Quality Control Inspector I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Quality Control Inspector I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Data Entry skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Microsoft Office can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Data Entry
Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Quality Control Inspector I field include Customer Service (7%), Data Entry (3%), Microsoft Office (2%), and SOP (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £29,627
Customer Service
£29,627
7%
Data Entry £28,520
Data Entry
£28,520
3%
Microsoft Office £28,243
Microsoft Office
£28,243
2%
SOP £28,243
SOP
£28,243
2%
Customer Service
1.57%
Data Entry
8.54%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
SOP
5.64%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Control Inspector I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Control Inspector I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £29,904 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £27,895, and Manchester pays around £26,541 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I or Quality Control Inspector I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I makes less than a Quality Control Inspector I. A Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I earns an average annual salary of £22,993. And a Quality Control Inspector I earns an average annual salary of £27,689.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I
£17,069
£27,982
Quality Control Inspector II
£18,298
£27,719
Quality Control Inspector III
£19,248
£31,826
QC Inspector I
£17,108
£28,047

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