QA Automation Engineer salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £54k a year gross ($68k), from £44k at p10 to £66k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 43% below the US median of $120k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £41k, lead £82k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £34k | £41k | £51k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | £44k | £54k | £66k | $68k | |
| Senior | £56k | £69k | £84k | $87k | |
| Lead | £68k | £82k | £100k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£56k) 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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QA Automation Engineer salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Manchester is £54k a year ($68k). The p10 is £44k and the p90 is £66k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Manchester?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £69k ($87k), with a range of £56k to £84k. Leads reach £82k and juniors start near £41k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Manchester?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Manchester earns about £41k a year ($52k), between £34k and £51k. Pay rises to £54k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £56k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £37k to £40k a year, or £3,200 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Manchester?
A £54k gross salary equals about £26 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,500 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.