As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Quality Assurance Tester II in the United Kingdom is £38,589, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,239 to £44,832, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,239
50TH(Median)   £38,589
75TH   £44,832
Software Quality Assurance Tester II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Tester II Salary £34,239 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Tester II Salary £38,589 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Tester II Salary £44,832 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Quality Assurance Tester II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Quality Assurance Tester II is about £38,589 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,216, and a weekly pay of around £742. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Quality Assurance Tester II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Quality Assurance Tester II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,408 - £37,940, while Intermediate make £36,317 - £38,775, Senior earn £38,135 - £41,384, Specialist earn £39,241 - £42,875, Expert can reach £39,521 - £43,155 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Tester II £37,161
Intermediate Level Software Quality Assurance Tester II £37,940
Senior Level Software Quality Assurance Tester II £40,173
Specialist Level Software Quality Assurance Tester II £41,664
Expert Level Software Quality Assurance Tester II £41,850
£37,161 0 yr
£37,940 < 2 yrs
£40,173 2-4 yrs
£41,664 5-8 yrs
£41,850 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Quality Assurance Tester II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,676 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,876, and Manchester pays around £36,989 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Analyst II makes more than a Software Quality Assurance Tester II. A Software Quality Assurance Analyst II earns an average annual salary of £39,414. And a Software Quality Assurance Tester II earns an average annual salary of £38,589.

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 Specialist II
£25,623
£37,339
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657

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