As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software QA Analyst I in the United Kingdom is £39,000, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,200 to £40,700, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,200
50TH(Median)   £39,000
75TH   £40,700
Software QA Analyst I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software QA Analyst I Salary £34,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software QA Analyst I Salary £39,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software QA Analyst I Salary £40,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software QA Analyst I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software QA Analyst I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software QA Analyst I is about £39,000 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,250, and a weekly pay of around £750. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software QA Analyst I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software QA Analyst Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software QA Analyst I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,851 - £39,178, while Intermediate make £37,424 - £39,381, Senior earn £38,499 - £39,761, Specialist earn £38,642 - £39,837, Expert can reach £38,857 - £39,888 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software QA Analyst I £38,642
Intermediate Level Software QA Analyst I £39,051
Senior Level Software QA Analyst I £39,431
Specialist Level Software QA Analyst I £39,507
Expert Level Software QA Analyst I £39,558
£38,642 0 yr
£39,051 < 2 yrs
£39,431 2-4 yrs
£39,507 5-8 yrs
£39,558 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Software QA Analyst I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software QA Analyst I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,120 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,290, and Manchester pays around £37,383 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software QA Analyst II or Software QA Analyst I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software QA Analyst II makes more than a Software QA Analyst I. A Software QA Analyst II earns an average annual salary of £39,586. And a Software QA Analyst I earns an average annual salary of £39,000.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software QA Analyst II
£35,010
£45,321
Software QA Analyst III
£37,209
£51,989
QA Analyst I
£21,093
£31,206
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
£24,712
£31,911

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