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QA engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

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QA engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

A senior QA engineer in United Kingdom earns a median of 8,100 GBP gross monthly, around 9,526 €. Total employer cost is roughly 10,954 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United Kingdom

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior2,910 GBP3,422 €2,470 GBP3,520 GBP
Mid-level5,110 GBP6,009 €3,960 GBP6,610 GBP
Senior8,100 GBP9,526 €6,610 GBP10,600 GBP

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read QA engineer salaries in United Kingdom

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 2,910 GBP at junior level to 8,100 GBP at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United Kingdom

A QA engineer in United Kingdom earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 8,100 GBP, equivalent to about 9,526 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 10,954 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Pound Sterling.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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