QA Lead / Manager salary in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in London earns a median of £60k a year gross ($76k), from £49k at p10 to £74k at p90. London pays 1.18× the United Kingdom median and 31% below the US median of $110k. About 9 million people live in London.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in London
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £47k, lead £96k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £38k | £47k | £57k | $59k | |
| Mid-level | £49k | £60k | £74k | $76k | |
| Senior | £63k | £77k | £94k | $97k | |
| Lead | £79k | £96k | £120k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£51k) 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 Lead / Manager pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £42k | £51k | £62k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £41k | £50k | £60k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £40k | £49k | £60k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £40k | £49k | £59k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £40k | £49k | £59k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £39k | £48k | £59k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £39k | £48k | £58k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £39k | £48k | £58k |
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QA Lead / Manager salary in London: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in London?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in London is £60k a year ($76k). The p10 is £49k and the p90 is £74k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to London with a city factor of 1.18.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in London?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in London earns a median of £77k ($97k), with a range of £63k to £94k. Leads reach £96k and juniors start near £47k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in London?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in London earns about £47k a year ($59k), between £38k and £57k. Pay rises to £60k at mid-level.
Is London a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.18x the national median of £51k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in London?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £41k to £45k a year, or £3,600 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in London?
A £60k gross salary equals about £29 an hour on a 40-hour week (£5,000 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.