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Test automation engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Test automation engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

A senior Test automation engineer in United Kingdom earns a median of 8,760 GBP gross monthly, around 10,302 €. Total employer cost is roughly 11,847 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United Kingdom

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior3,140 GBP3,693 €2,670 GBP3,810 GBP
Mid-level5,520 GBP6,492 €4,290 GBP7,140 GBP
Senior8,760 GBP10,302 €7,140 GBP11,400 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 Test automation 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 3,140 GBP at junior level to 8,760 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

The role of Test automation engineer in United Kingdom shows a median monthly gross salary of 8,760 GBP (~10,302 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 11,847 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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