As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in the United Kingdom is £53,903, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,873 to £58,873, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,873
50TH(Median)   £53,903
75TH   £58,873
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £48,873 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £53,903 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £58,873 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Quality Assurance Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is about £53,903 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,492, and a weekly pay of around £1,037. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Quality Assurance Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Quality Assurance Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Quality Assurance Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,549 - £52,627, while Intermediate make £49,999 - £53,002, Senior earn £50,825 - £53,753, Specialist earn £53,528 - £56,351, Expert can reach £54,793 - £57,760 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Quality Assurance Engineer £51,651
Intermediate Level Senior Quality Assurance Engineer £52,026
Senior Level Senior Quality Assurance Engineer £52,777
Specialist Level Senior Quality Assurance Engineer £55,387
Expert Level Senior Quality Assurance Engineer £56,722
£51,651 0 yr
£52,026 < 2 yrs
£52,777 2-4 yrs
£55,387 5-8 yrs
£56,722 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Quality Assurance Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Quality Assurance Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,215 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,303, and Manchester pays around £51,669 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer III or Senior Quality Assurance Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer III makes less than a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. A Quality Assurance Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £46,058. And a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer earns an average annual salary of £53,903.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer III
£38,251
£55,610
Quality Assurance Senior Manager
£57,607
£92,127
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
£43,681
£60,098
Quality Assurance Engineer I
£29,155
£34,927

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