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This guide is for employers hiring in software testing and quality assurance, and professionals working in QA, automation, or performance testing. Whether you're building out a QA function or looking for your next role, this guide is for you.
It gives you accurate salary benchmarks across the QA discipline, from junior testers to QA leadership. Whether you’re hiring or job seeking in 2026, it helps you understand where salaries are heading and which skills are in demand.
The guide includes roles such as Director of QA, QA Manager, QA Lead, Test Lead, QA Automation Engineer, Performance Tester, QA Analyst, and Junior QA Engineer. It spans both manual and automated testing roles across all levels.
The projected average salary for quality assurance (QA) roles in the UK in 2026 is around £52,053. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, enabling businesses to budget accurately for testing and quality-driven roles.
Salaries are rising due to growing demand for automation, test coverage, and release confidence. As teams shift to continuous delivery and DevOps, QA professionals with automation, scripting, and performance testing skills are in higher demand.
Yes. Our bespoke benchmarking service provides market-specific salary data for QA roles. Whether you're hiring or reviewing internal pay structures, we can support your decisions. Learn more here.