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

Test Manager

London

£90,000–£110,000

We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional…

IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Oxford

£40,000–£60,000

The QA Engineer will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of the company's iGaming products and services.

Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

AI QA Engineer (L2)

United Kingdom

£45,000–£55,000

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Bunch.

Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

England

£40,500–£49,500

This range is provided by Xpertise Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Analyst

London

£40,000–£65,000

A specialist talent and staffing firm operating in the recruitment and workforce solutions sector, partnering with UK businesses across finance…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Analyst

Bournemouth

£30,000–£45,000

This is an exciting role for anyone wanting to join a mature, dynamic digital agency with a 28 year track record in the local area.

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Compliance Testing Manager

London

£60,000–£80,000

LemFi (YC S21, Series B) is revolutionizing cross-border financial services for immigrants through its multi-currency platform, processing over $1…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£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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