How Much Does a Test Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

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.

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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

£32,257

Average £35,335/year

£38,592

£2,688

Average £2,945/month

£3,216

£620

Average £680/week

£742

£16

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£38,592	£3,216	£742	£19
Average	£35,335	£2,945	£680	£17
25th Percentile	£32,257	£2,688	£620	£16

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

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

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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