Performance Test Engineer salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £66k a year gross ($83k), from £54k at p10 to £80k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 45% below the US median of $150k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £50k, lead £100k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £41k | £50k | £61k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | £54k | £66k | £80k | $83k | |
| Senior | £71k | £87k | £110k | $110k | |
| Lead | £85k | £100k | £130k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£68k) 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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Performance Test Engineer salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Manchester is £66k a year ($83k). The p10 is £54k and the p90 is £80k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer make in Manchester?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £87k ($110k), with a range of £71k to £110k. Leads reach £100k and juniors start near £50k.
What is an entry-level Performance Test Engineer salary in Manchester?
A junior Performance Test Engineer in Manchester earns about £50k a year ($63k), between £41k and £61k. Pay rises to £66k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for Performance Test Engineers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £68k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £46k to £50k a year, or £4,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Performance Test Engineer in Manchester?
A £66k gross salary equals about £32 an hour on a 40-hour week (£5,500 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.