As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester II in the United Kingdom is £38,590, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,240 to £44,840, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,240
50TH(Median)   £38,590
75TH   £44,840
Software Tester II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Tester II Salary £34,240 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Tester II Salary £38,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Tester II Salary £44,840 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Tester II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Tester II is about £38,590 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 Tester II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Tester II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,409 - £37,941, while Intermediate make £36,318 - £38,777, Senior earn £38,136 - £41,389, Specialist earn £39,243 - £42,881, Expert can reach £39,523 - £43,161 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Tester II £37,162
Intermediate Level Software Tester II £37,941
Senior Level Software Tester II £40,176
Specialist Level Software Tester II £41,668
Expert Level Software Tester II £41,855
£37,162 0 yr
£37,941 < 2 yrs
£40,176 2-4 yrs
£41,668 5-8 yrs
£41,855 > 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 Tester II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Tester II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,677 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,877, and Manchester pays around £36,990 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer II or Software Tester II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer II makes more than a Software Tester II. A Software Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £44,739. And a Software Tester II earns an average annual salary of £38,590.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer II
£35,231
£53,025
Web Software Developer II
£31,395
£42,230
Software Developer II
£35,219
£53,007
Software Quality Assurance Analyst II
£34,858
£45,124
Software QA Analyst II
£35,010
£45,321

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