QA Automation Engineer salary in Birmingham, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham earns a median of £55k a year gross ($69k), from £45k at p10 to £67k at p90. Birmingham pays 0.97× the United Kingdom median and 43% below the US median of $120k. About 1.2 million people live in Birmingham.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Birmingham
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £42k, lead £83k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £34k | £42k | £51k | $53k | |
| Mid-level | £45k | £55k | £67k | $69k | |
| Senior | £57k | £69k | £85k | $88k | |
| Lead | £68k | £83k | £100k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£56k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Birmingham
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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QA Automation Engineer salary in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Birmingham?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham is £55k a year ($69k). The p10 is £45k and the p90 is £67k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Birmingham with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Birmingham?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham earns a median of £69k ($88k), with a range of £57k to £85k. Leads reach £83k and juniors start near £42k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Birmingham?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham earns about £42k a year ($53k), between £34k and £51k. Pay rises to £55k at mid-level.
Is Birmingham a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in United Kingdom?
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of £56k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £38k to £41k a year, or £3,300 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Birmingham?
A £55k gross salary equals about £26 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,600 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.