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Business / Test Analyst jobs in Reading, United Kingdom

A mid-level Business / Test Analyst in Reading earns a median of £36k a year ($46k gross). Reading has about 318,000 residents and is the 16th 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 Reading.

£36kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $46k
p10 £30kp90 £44k
City factor 0.88×Rank 18 of 20
0Open Business / Test Analyst roles in Reading
12Open in United Kingdom
£28k–£56kJunior to lead median / yr
3 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Business / Test Analyst roles near Reading

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in Reading 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 Reading

Gross annual pay in GBP. Reading is 0.88× the United Kingdom median (-12%), which is £41k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior£23k£28k£34k$35k
Mid-level£30k£36k£44k$46k
Senior£38k£47k£57k$59k
Lead£46k£56k£68k$71k

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

The role

What a Business / Test Analyst does in Reading

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

Reading 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 Reading: FAQ

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

A mid-level Business / Test Analyst in Reading earns a median of £36k a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of £30k to £44k. Junior pay starts near £28k, senior pay is £47k and leads reach £56k.

Are there Business / Test Analyst jobs in Reading?

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in Reading 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 Reading pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?

Reading ranks 18th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Business / Test Analyst pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is £41k, so Reading is below it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $89k.

What skills do Business / Test Analyst jobs in Reading 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 Reading?

Reading 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 Reading with PassRidge?

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