As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer in the United Kingdom is $88,025, with an hourly rate of $42, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $80,509 to $97,611, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $80,509
50TH(Median)   $88,025
75TH   $97,611
Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary $80,509 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary $88,025 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary $97,611 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer is about $88,025 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $42, a monthly salary of about $7,335, and a weekly pay of around $1,693. Click the switch button below to see more details about Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Specialist Quality Assurance Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $80,846 - $85,557, while Intermediate make $81,519 - $86,118, Senior earn $82,192 - $86,679, Specialist earn $84,323 - $88,740, Expert can reach $88,311 - $93,891 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer $84,099
Intermediate Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer $84,660
Senior Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer $85,221
Specialist Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer $87,240
Expert Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer $91,888
$84,099 0 yr
$84,660 < 2 yrs
$85,221 2-4 yrs
$87,240 5-8 yrs
$91,888 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $95,067 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $88,679, and Manchester pays around $84,376 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer IV or Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer IV makes less than a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer. A Quality Assurance Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of $71,990. And a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer earns an average annual salary of $88,025.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
$59,986
$82,530
Quality Assurance Specialist IV
$70,006
$93,214
Quality Assurance Specialist I
$29,044
$42,969
Quality Assurance Specialist III
$48,909
$68,079

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