As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Test Engineer in Cambridge, UK is £54,538, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,733 to £62,181, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,733
50TH(Median)   £54,538
75TH   £62,181
Senior Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary £47,733 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary £54,538 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary £62,181 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Test Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Test Engineer is about £54,538 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,545, and a weekly pay of around £1,049. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Test Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Test Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,647 - £52,811, while Intermediate make £49,256 - £53,319, Senior earn £50,374 - £54,335, Specialist earn £54,030 - £58,303, Expert can reach £55,907 - £60,470 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Test Engineer £51,491
Intermediate Level Senior Test Engineer £51,999
Senior Level Senior Test Engineer £53,015
Specialist Level Senior Test Engineer £56,820
Expert Level Senior Test Engineer £58,873
£51,491 0 yr
£51,999 < 2 yrs
£53,015 2-4 yrs
£56,820 5-8 yrs
£58,873 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Test Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,257 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,477, and Manchester pays around £49,931 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Test Engineer III or Senior Test Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Test Engineer III makes less than a Senior Test Engineer. A Test Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £47,898. And a Senior Test Engineer earns an average annual salary of £52,090.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Test Engineer III Cambridge, UK
£34,805
£61,423
Electrical Test Engineer II Cambridge, UK
£30,980
£48,626
Test Engineer I Cambridge, UK
£30,599
£36,770
Test Engineer II Cambridge, UK
£30,341
£52,284

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