Manual QA Tester salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Manchester earns a median of £37k a year gross ($46k), from £30k at p10 to £45k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 44% below the US median of $82k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £28k, lead £54k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £23k | £28k | £34k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | £30k | £37k | £45k | $46k | |
| Senior | £37k | £45k | £55k | $58k | |
| Lead | £44k | £54k | £65k | $68k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£38k) 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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Manual QA Tester salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Manchester is £37k a year ($46k). The p10 is £30k and the p90 is £45k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Manchester?
A senior Manual QA Tester in Manchester earns a median of £45k ($58k), with a range of £37k to £55k. Leads reach £54k and juniors start near £28k.
What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Manchester?
A junior Manual QA Tester in Manchester earns about £28k a year ($36k), between £23k and £34k. Pay rises to £37k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £38k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £26k to £28k a year, or £2,200 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Manchester?
A £37k gross salary equals about £18 an hour on a 40-hour week (£3,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.