As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £52,056, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,531 to £59,369, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £45,531
50TH(Median)   £52,056
75TH   £59,369
Test Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary £45,531 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary £52,056 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary £59,369 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Test Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Test Engineer III is about £52,056 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,338, and a weekly pay of around £1,001. Click the switch button below to see more details about Test Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Test Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £46,407 - £50,400, while Intermediate make £46,992 - £50,887, Senior earn £48,063 - £51,861, Specialist earn £51,569 - £55,658, Expert can reach £53,366 - £57,732 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Test Engineer III £49,134
Intermediate Level Test Engineer III £49,621
Senior Level Test Engineer III £50,595
Specialist Level Test Engineer III £54,239
Expert Level Test Engineer III £56,204
£49,134 0 yr
£49,621 < 2 yrs
£50,595 2-4 yrs
£54,239 5-8 yrs
£56,204 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Test Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Test Engineer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Automated Testing skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Scrum 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.
Automated Testing
Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.
Scrum
Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Test Engineer III field include Analysis (8%), Automated Testing (2%), Scrum (2%), and SQL (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £56,220
Analysis
£56,220
8%
Automated Testing £53,097
Automated Testing
£53,097
2%
Scrum £53,097
Scrum
£53,097
2%
SQL £52,577
SQL
£52,577
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Automated Testing
0.12%
Scrum
5.81%
SQL
0.68%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Test Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,220 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,443, and Manchester pays around £49,898 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Electrical Test Engineer III makes less than a Test Engineer III. A Electrical Test Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £49,590. And a Test Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £52,056.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Test Engineer III
£37,301
£60,329
Test Engineer I
£29,226
£35,119
Test Engineer II
£28,979
£49,937
Test Engineer IV
£43,111
£62,481

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