As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £35,335, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,257 to £38,592, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,257
50TH(Median)   £35,335
75TH   £38,592
Test Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary £32,257 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary £35,335 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary £38,592 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Test Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Test Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Test Engineer I is about £35,335 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,945, and a weekly pay of around £680. Click the switch button below to see more details about Test Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Test Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Test Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,957 - £35,675, while Intermediate make £34,324 - £36,064, Senior earn £35,013 - £36,793, Specialist earn £35,105 - £36,939, Expert can reach £35,243 - £37,036 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Test Engineer I £35,105
Intermediate Level Test Engineer I £35,432
Senior Level Test Engineer I £36,161
Specialist Level Test Engineer I £36,307
Expert Level Test Engineer I £36,404
£35,105 0 yr
£35,432 < 2 yrs
£36,161 2-4 yrs
£36,307 5-8 yrs
£36,404 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Test Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Test Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Java skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Automated Testing can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Java
Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
Automated Testing
Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Test Engineer I field include Analysis (7%), Java (3%), Automated Testing (2%), Programming (2%), and Jenkins (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £37,808
Analysis
£37,808
7%
Java £36,395
Java
£36,395
3%
Automated Testing £36,042
Automated Testing
£36,042
2%
Programming £36,042
Programming
£36,042
2%
Jenkins £36,042
Jenkins
£36,042
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Java
7.28%
Automated Testing
0.12%
Programming
1.55%
Jenkins
43.59%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Test Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Test Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,162 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,598, and Manchester pays around £33,870 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Electrical Test Engineer I or Test Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Electrical Test Engineer I makes more than a Test Engineer I. A Electrical Test Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £36,472. And a Test Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £35,335.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Test Engineer I
£33,719
£40,984
Test Engineer III
£33,243
£58,665
Test Engineer II
£28,979
£49,937
Test Engineer IV
£43,111
£62,481

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