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Leadership & Analysis569,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Business / Test Analyst jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom

Business / Test Analyst pay in Manchester centres on £40k ($50k) at mid-level, from £33k to £48k. Manchester has about 569,000 residents and is the 4th largest of the 20 United Kingdom cities we list. No Business / Test Analyst listing is based here today; United Kingdom has 12, and remote roles can be done from Manchester.

£40kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $50k
p10 £33kp90 £48k
City factor 0.96×Rank 4 of 20
0Open Business / Test Analyst roles in Manchester
12Open in United Kingdom
£30k–£61kJunior to lead median / yr
3 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Business / Test Analyst roles near Manchester

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in Manchester today, so these are the nearest in United Kingdom, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Business / Test Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Business / Test Analyst pay by level in Manchester

Gross annual pay in GBP. Manchester is 0.96× the United Kingdom median (-4%), which is £41k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior£25k£30k£37k$38k
Mid-level£33k£40k£48k$50k
Senior£42k£51k£62k$64k
Lead£50k£61k£75k$77k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Business / Test Analyst salary page for Manchester.

The role

What a Business / Test Analyst does in Manchester

Turns requirements into test conditions and runs user acceptance with the business.

  • Analyse requirements and derive test conditions
  • Plan and coordinate UAT with business users
  • Maintain traceability from requirement to test result
  • Run SIT and defect triage
  • Sign off acceptance with evidence

Skills and stack employers ask for

Requirements analysisUAT planningTraceabilitySQLDomain knowledge

Tools named most often

JiraTestRailXrayPostman

Time zone

Manchester is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Business / Test Analyst jobs in Manchester: FAQ

How much does a Business / Test Analyst earn in Manchester?

A mid-level Business / Test Analyst in Manchester earns a median of £40k a year ($50k), with a p10 to p90 range of £33k to £48k. Junior pay starts near £30k, senior pay is £51k and leads reach £61k.

Are there Business / Test Analyst jobs in Manchester?

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in Manchester today, but United Kingdom has 12 and Business / Test Analyst roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Manchester pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?

Manchester ranks 4th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Business / Test Analyst pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is £41k, so Manchester is below it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $89k.

What skills do Business / Test Analyst jobs in Manchester ask for?

Turns requirements into test conditions and runs user acceptance with the business. Typical requirements: Requirements analysis, UAT planning, Traceability, SQL, Domain knowledge. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray, Postman.

Can a Business / Test Analyst work with US or European teams from Manchester?

Manchester is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 55% of Business / Test Analyst roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Business / Test Analyst job in Manchester with PassRidge?

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