QA Salary in United Kingdom 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What QAs earn in United Kingdom — honest annual ranges in GBP and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Also called: test engineer
Updated 2026 · Demand: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +18%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
£35,550
≈ $45,000 USD
Mid
£55,300
≈ $70,000 USD
High
£79,000
≈ $100,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | £27,729 | £43,134 | £61,620 |
| Mid Level | £35,550 | £55,300 | £79,000 |
| Senior | £47,993 | £74,655 | £106,650 |
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