As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Control Inspector III in the United Kingdom is £38,258, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,469 to £42,129, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,469
50TH(Median)   £38,258
75TH   £42,129
Quality Control Inspector III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Control Inspector III Salary £35,469 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Control Inspector III Salary £38,258 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Control Inspector III Salary £42,129 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Control Inspector III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Control Inspector III is about £38,258 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,188, and a weekly pay of around £736. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Control Inspector III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Quality Control Inspector III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,844 - £37,550, while Intermediate make £36,093 - £37,758, Senior earn £36,426 - £38,050, Specialist earn £38,050 - £40,165, Expert can reach £38,951 - £41,262 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Inspector III £37,009
Intermediate Level Quality Control Inspector III £37,217
Senior Level Quality Control Inspector III £37,550
Specialist Level Quality Control Inspector III £39,414
Expert Level Quality Control Inspector III £40,453
£37,009 0 yr
£37,217 < 2 yrs
£37,550 2-4 yrs
£39,414 5-8 yrs
£40,453 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Quality Control Inspector III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Quality Control Inspector III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Calibration skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Welding can result in a 2% salary increase.

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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.
Calibration
In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
Welding
Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Quality Control Inspector III field include Customer Service (4%), Calibration (3%), Welding (2%), Continuous Improvement (1%), and Data Entry (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £39,788
Customer Service
£39,788
4%
Calibration £39,406
Calibration
£39,406
3%
Welding £39,023
Welding
£39,023
2%
Continuous Improvement £38,641
Continuous Improvement
£38,641
1%
Data Entry £38,641
Data Entry
£38,641
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Calibration
4.47%
Welding
1.52%
Continuous Improvement
0.77%
Data Entry
8.54%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Control Inspector III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,319 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,542, and Manchester pays around £36,672 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Control Inspector II or Quality Control Inspector III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Control Inspector II makes less than a Quality Control Inspector III. A Quality Control Inspector II earns an average annual salary of £23,620. And a Quality Control Inspector III earns an average annual salary of £38,258.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Control Inspector II
£18,298
£27,719
Quality Control Inspector I
£17,114
£28,057
QC Inspector III
£19,159
£31,680
Intermediate Quality Control Inspector
£18,214
£27,591

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