As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £42,873, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,378 to £48,049, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,378
50TH(Median)   £42,873
75TH   £48,049
Test Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary £38,378 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary £42,873 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary £48,049 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Test Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Test Engineer II is about £42,873 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,573, and a weekly pay of around £824. Click the switch button below to see more details about Test Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Test Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,586 - £42,202, while Intermediate make £39,787 - £42,403, Senior earn £41,531 - £44,186, Specialist earn £43,414 - £46,427, Expert can reach £43,646 - £46,658 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Test Engineer II £41,397
Intermediate Level Test Engineer II £41,531
Senior Level Test Engineer II £43,259
Specialist Level Test Engineer II £45,422
Expert Level Test Engineer II £45,577
£41,397 0 yr
£41,531 < 2 yrs
£43,259 2-4 yrs
£45,422 5-8 yrs
£45,577 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Test Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Test Engineer II. 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 Programming 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.
Programming
Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Test Engineer II field include Analysis (7%), Java (3%), Programming (2%), Jenkins (2%), and UI (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £45,874
Analysis
£45,874
7%
Java £44,159
Java
£44,159
3%
Programming £43,730
Programming
£43,730
2%
Jenkins £43,730
Jenkins
£43,730
2%
UI £43,302
UI
£43,302
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Java
7.28%
Programming
1.55%
Jenkins
43.59%
UI
5.47%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Test Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,303 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,192, and Manchester pays around £41,096 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Electrical Test Engineer II makes less than a Test Engineer II. A Electrical Test Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £37,232. And a Test Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £42,873.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Test Engineer II
£29,589
£46,443
Test Engineer III
£33,243
£58,665
Test Engineer I
£29,226
£35,119
Test Engineer IV
£43,111
£62,481

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