Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £45k a year gross ($56k), from £37k at p10 to £54k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 44% below the US median of $100k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
Data / ETL QA Engineer pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £34k, lead £70k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £28k | £34k | £41k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | £37k | £45k | £54k | $56k | |
| Senior | £47k | £58k | £70k | $73k | |
| Lead | £58k | £70k | £86k | $89k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£46k) times a 0.96 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Manchester
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester is £45k a year ($56k). The p10 is £37k and the p90 is £54k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior Data / ETL QA Engineer make in Manchester?
A senior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £58k ($73k), with a range of £47k to £70k. Leads reach £70k and juniors start near £34k.
What is an entry-level Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Manchester?
A junior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester earns about £34k a year ($43k), between £28k and £41k. Pay rises to £45k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for Data / ETL QA Engineers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £46k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £31k to £34k a year, or £2,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Manchester?
A £45k gross salary equals about £22 an hour on a 40-hour week (£3,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.