What is the average pay rate for a QA Tester in United Kingdom?

The median salary for a QA Tester in United Kingdom is £45,000 per year as of July 2026.

What skills are most in demand for QA Tester roles?

The top skills required for QA Tester positions include various technical skills.

QA Tester Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£45,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£36,477 £45,000 £54,740

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a QA Tester in United Kingdom is £45,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 49 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £36,477, while senior specialists can earn up to £54,740. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £300 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing QA Tester.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing QA Tester over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for QA Tester in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	281	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing QA Tester	49	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	23	1	0
Entry Level	£36,477
Junior	£39,141
Median Salary	£45,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£50,000
Expert / Top Earners	£54,740