Manual QA Tester salary in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in London earns a median of £45k a year gross ($57k), from £37k at p10 to £55k at p90. London pays 1.18× the United Kingdom median and 30% below the US median of $82k. About 9 million people live in London.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in London
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £35k, lead £66k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £28k | £35k | £42k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | £37k | £45k | £55k | $57k | |
| Senior | £46k | £56k | £68k | $71k | |
| Lead | £54k | £66k | £80k | $83k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£38k) times a 1.18 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in London
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.
Manual QA Tester pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £31k | £38k | £46k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £30k | £37k | £45k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £30k | £37k | £45k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £30k | £36k | £44k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £30k | £36k | £44k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £29k | £36k | £44k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £29k | £35k | £43k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £29k | £35k | £43k |
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Manual QA Tester salary in London: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in London?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in London is £45k a year ($57k). The p10 is £37k and the p90 is £55k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to London with a city factor of 1.18.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in London?
A senior Manual QA Tester in London earns a median of £56k ($71k), with a range of £46k to £68k. Leads reach £66k and juniors start near £35k.
What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in London?
A junior Manual QA Tester in London earns about £35k a year ($44k), between £28k and £42k. Pay rises to £45k at mid-level.
Is London a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.18x the national median of £38k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in London?
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 Manual QA Tester in London?
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.