QA Lead / Manager salary in Birmingham, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham earns a median of £50k a year gross ($63k), from £41k at p10 to £60k at p90. Birmingham pays 0.97× the United Kingdom median and 43% below the US median of $110k. About 1.2 million people live in Birmingham.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Birmingham
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £38k, lead £79k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £31k | £38k | £47k | $48k | |
| Mid-level | £41k | £50k | £60k | $63k | |
| Senior | £52k | £63k | £77k | $80k | |
| Lead | £65k | £79k | £96k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£51k) 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 Lead / Manager salary in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Birmingham?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham is £50k a year ($63k). The p10 is £41k and the p90 is £60k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Birmingham with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Birmingham?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham earns a median of £63k ($80k), with a range of £52k to £77k. Leads reach £79k and juniors start near £38k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Birmingham?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham earns about £38k a year ($48k), between £31k and £47k. Pay rises to £50k at mid-level.
Is Birmingham a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in United Kingdom?
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of £51k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £34k to £38k a year, or £3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Birmingham?
A £50k gross salary equals about £24 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.