Software Tester / QA jobs in the UK

Live software tester / qa roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

1911 live software tester / qa roles

QA Engineer

Bournemouth

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Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for core business operations of its customers…

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Test Manager

United Kingdom

£70,000–£90,000

Infytera Solutions is looking for a n experienced Test Manager to work closely with the Project team & Client who has hands on testing experience to…

Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Belfast

£30,000–£45,000

Due to a period of rapid growth, we’re delighted to be growing our tech team, and welcoming new applications for a QA Engineer.

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

United Kingdom

£40,000–£55,000

Aqovia is a UK-based technology firm dedicated to creating tangible value through the power of AI, data-driven, and bespoke software solutions and…

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

United Kingdom

£40,000–£55,000

At Intelligent Change, we create products that help people live a more mindful, intentional, and fulfilling life—starting with The Five Minute…

Remote Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Leeds

£40,000–£50,000

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a growing in-house technology team building workflow-driven platforms that underpin how the business…

Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Bournemouth

£35,000–£50,000

We are looking for a QA Engineer to take ownership of ensuring that all Professional Services meet the highest quality standards before release.

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Bedford

£35,000–£50,000

We are looking for a QA Engineer to take ownership of ensuring that all Professional Services meet the highest quality standards before release.

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Employer not disclosed

AI-first QA Engineer

United Kingdom

£65,000–£90,000

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.

Remote Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chanel D365 Test Manager

London

£90,000–£130,000

The D365 ‘HERO' Programme is a multi-year global transformation Programme in Finance & Operations implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all our…

IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
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QA Engineer

Reigate

£55,000–£90,000

We are looking for a SDET to join our growing engineering organisation developing a wide range of market‑leading InsurTech solutions.

Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Automation Tester

Newcastle upon Tyne

£42,000–£62,000

Hybrid Working: Please note - This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.

Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Software Tester / QA salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£40,000 – £70,000 (midpoint £55,000)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£35,000 – £62,000 (midpoint £48,500)
Midlands (indicative)
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£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£30,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £41,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Manual and games testing anchor the bottom of the band, automation engineers (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) the middle, and SDET and test-lead roles the top. ISTQB Foundation is the baseline qualification most employers name.
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FAQs

What does a software tester earn?

Indicatively £28,000–£40,000 manual, £40,000–£60,000 automation and £55,000–£70,000 for leads and SDETs.

Is games testing paid the same?

No. Games QA is typically £24,000–£32,000 and often temporary; it is an entry route rather than the market rate.

What do employers check?

Right to work, references and a testing exercise; ISTQB is often required.

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