As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Quality Assurance Manager in the United Kingdom is £68,464, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £57,143 to £77,328, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £57,143
50TH(Median)   £68,464
75TH   £77,328
Software Quality Assurance Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary £57,143 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary £68,464 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary £77,328 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software Quality Assurance Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Quality Assurance Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Quality Assurance Manager is about £68,464 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,705, and a weekly pay of around £1,317. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Quality Assurance Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Quality Assurance Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Quality Assurance Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,678 - £66,436, while Intermediate make £60,184 - £66,774, Senior earn £62,043 - £68,464, Specialist earn £64,240 - £70,052, Expert can reach £67,281 - £72,433 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Manager £64,240
Intermediate Level Software Quality Assurance Manager £64,747
Senior Level Software Quality Assurance Manager £66,436
Specialist Level Software Quality Assurance Manager £68,464
Expert Level Software Quality Assurance Manager £70,713
£64,240 0 yr
£64,747 < 2 yrs
£66,436 2-4 yrs
£68,464 5-8 yrs
£70,713 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Software Quality Assurance Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Quality Assurance Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,941 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,973, and Manchester pays around £65,626 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Quality Assurance Analyst II or Software Quality Assurance Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Analyst II makes less than a Software Quality Assurance Manager. A Software Quality Assurance Analyst II earns an average annual salary of £39,414. And a Software Quality Assurance Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,464.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Quality Assurance Analyst II
£34,858
£45,124
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III
£37,381
£52,230
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
£24,712
£31,911
Quality Assurance Manager
£42,738
£63,063
Quality Assurance Senior Manager
£57,607
£92,127

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