QA Tester Salaries in United Kingdom

The average salary for a QA Tester is £31,389 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 230 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a QA Tester employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a QA Tester in United Kingdom is £42,317 per year.

The lowest salary for a QA Tester in United Kingdom is £23,424 per year.

Pay for quality assurance testers (QA) is usually around the average salary; however, they can earn more with increased experience and seniority. Quality assurance testers based in London, Reading and Cardiff have the highest earning potential. Choosing a position that allows for paid overtimes as well as commission-based work can help increase earning potential. QA testers looking to become more independent in their profession can also earn more money by working as a researcher, consultant, or freelancer

Do you want to make more money as a QA tester? You might want to consider earning a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as computer science or engineering. It's also a good idea to get a software quality assurance certification from an industry body such as the International Software Certification Board. Make sure you're familiar with relevant technologies and processes such as Selenium, API testing, Agile, and automation testing. Keep up with what's going on in the software industry, and try to learn the basics of programming. Finally, make sure you have excellent communication skills and that you have a good understanding of the software development cycle.

It's important to know how to negotiate a fair salary. If you're looking for QA tester jobs, try your best to impress in the interview, and emphasise skills or qualifications that help you stand out from the crowd. Go into the salary negotiation feeling confident, and don't be afraid to ask for 5% to 10% more than the posted salary. If you want to negotiate a higher salary in your current job, ask for a meeting with your boss and highlight your assets. Find out how much new recruits earn, what other jobs would pay, and discuss all the skills, qualifications, and experience you've gained since you were hired.

About 58.08% of QA Tester professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,085 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a QA Tester in United Kingdom as a good salary.

QA Tester professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,068 and £55,780 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £31,389 following the average career path of a QA Tester.