Accessibility Tester salary in United Kingdom
A mid-level Accessibility Tester in United Kingdom earns a median of £46k ($58k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is £37k to £56k. That is 41% below the US median for the same role. United Kingdom ranks 11 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near £34k, leads reach £72k.
Accessibility Tester pay by level in United Kingdom
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior pay is £34k, lead pay is £72k: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £28k | £34k | £42k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | £37k | £46k | £56k | $58k | |
| Senior | £48k | £58k | £71k | $74k | |
| Lead | £59k | £72k | £87k | $91k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Accessibility Tester pay by city in United Kingdom
London pays most at 1.18× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of £46k. Showing the top 8 of 20 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | A | 1.18× (+18%) | £54k | £44k–£66k | $68k | 61 |
| Edinburgh | A | 1.00× (0%) | £46k | £37k–£56k | $58k | 3 |
| Birmingham | B | 0.97× (-3%) | £44k | £36k–£54k | $56k | 3 |
| Manchester | A | 0.96× (-4%) | £44k | £36k–£53k | $55k | 10 |
| Belfast | B | 0.95× (-5%) | £43k | £35k–£53k | $55k | 1 |
| Glasgow | B | 0.95× (-5%) | £43k | £35k–£53k | $55k | 2 |
| Leeds | B | 0.94× (-6%) | £43k | £35k–£52k | $54k | 5 |
| Bristol | B | 0.93× (-7%) | £42k | £35k–£52k | $54k | 7 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in United Kingdom
A mid-level Accessibility Tester on £46k gross keeps roughly 69–75% after income tax and social contributions, about £32k to £34k a year.
In United Kingdom, pay is usually quoted as annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in United Kingdom
2 Accessibility Tester roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 185 QA listings in United Kingdom.
Vulnerability, Accessibility & Inclusion Lead
Junior WCAG Auditor
Graduate Software Engineer, AI/ ML Test Systems 2027
29 listings in United Kingdom show a real posted pay range (1 for Accessibility Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Accessibility Testers in United Kingdom
Employer mix by share of listings (185 listings in United Kingdom). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies35%
- Software companies15%
- E-commerce companies12%
- Games studios12%
- Cybersecurity companies9%
What this estimate rests on
The Accessibility Tester baseline uses 2 US posted pay ranges. For United Kingdom, the country index is calibrated on 210 non-US observations in UK & Ireland, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
Accessibility Tester salary and jobs by city in United Kingdom
Accessibility Tester salary in United Kingdom: FAQ
What is the average Accessibility Tester salary in United Kingdom?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Accessibility Tester in United Kingdom is £46k a year ($58k). The p10 is £37k and the p90 is £56k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Accessibility Tester earn in United Kingdom?
A senior Accessibility Tester in United Kingdom earns a median of £58k ($74k), with a range of £48k to £71k. Leads earn £72k, 108% more than juniors at £34k.
Which city in United Kingdom pays Accessibility Testers the most?
London has the highest pay factor at 1.18x the country median, which puts a mid-level Accessibility Tester at about £54k ($68k). Swansea sits at 0.88x, around £40k.
How does United Kingdom compare with the US for Accessibility Tester pay?
A mid-level Accessibility Tester in the US earns a median of $98k. In United Kingdom the equivalent is $58k, which is 41% below the US figure. United Kingdom ranks 11 of 36 countries; the UK & Ireland median for this role is $63k.
What is the take-home pay for a Accessibility Tester in United Kingdom?
Roughly 69–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about £32k to £34k a year on a £46k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Accessibility Tester jobs are open in United Kingdom?
PassRidge lists 2 live Accessibility Tester roles in United Kingdom, and 185 QA listings across all roles in United Kingdom. 1 of the Accessibility Tester listings and 29 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in United Kingdom
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | £38k | $48k |
| QA Automation Engineer | £56k | $71k |
| SDET | £61k | $77k |
| QA Lead / Manager | £51k | $65k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | £49k | $62k |
| Performance Test Engineer | £68k | $86k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | £84k | $110k |
| Game QA Tester | £31k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | £41k | $52k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | £46k | $59k |
| Localization QA Tester | £22k | $28k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | £48k | $61k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | £67k | $85k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | £42k | $53k |
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