QA Automation Engineer salary in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in London earns a median of £66k a year gross ($84k), from £54k at p10 to £81k at p90. London pays 1.18× the United Kingdom median and 30% below the US median of $120k. About 9 million people live in London.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in London
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £51k, lead £100k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £42k | £51k | £62k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | £54k | £66k | £81k | $84k | |
| Senior | £69k | £84k | £100k | $110k | |
| Lead | £83k | £100k | £120k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£56k) 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.
QA Automation Engineer pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £46k | £56k | £69k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £45k | £55k | £67k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £44k | £54k | £66k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £44k | £53k | £65k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £44k | £53k | £65k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £43k | £53k | £64k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £43k | £52k | £64k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £43k | £52k | £64k |
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QA Automation Engineer salary in London: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in London?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in London is £66k a year ($84k). The p10 is £54k and the p90 is £81k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to London with a city factor of 1.18.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in London?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in London earns a median of £84k ($110k), with a range of £69k to £100k. Leads reach £100k and juniors start near £51k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in London?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in London earns about £51k a year ($65k), between £42k and £62k. Pay rises to £66k at mid-level.
Is London a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.18x the national median of £56k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in London?
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 QA Automation Engineer in London?
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.