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 Analyst

East Midlands

£32,000–£42,000

The QA Analyst supports the Quality Assurance function by reviewing evidential materials produced by the Revenue Recovery investigations team.

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

QA Engineer

London

£60,000–£90,000

We’re hiring a QA Engineer to strengthen product reliability and automated test coverage across Diesta’s platform.

Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Analyst

Aldgate

£100,000–£107,000

Practical experience in a software testing or Quality Assurance role within a structured SDLC.

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

SAP Project Test Lead

London

£70,000–£75,000

This is a leadership-focused role requiring deep functional understanding rather than hands-on testing.The ideal candidate will be confident…

Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Test Lead

Chippenham

£50,000–£60,000

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Specialist to lead testing activities across complex Defence programmes.

IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Automation Tester

Basildon

£5,535,000–£6,457,500

Basildon, UK Work Mode: Fully Onsite Contract Duration: 6+ Months Openings: 4 Experience: 5+ Years Role OverviewWe are seeking hands-on Functional…

IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

QA Engineer

Esher

£42,000–£60,000

Be part of a collaborative team driving a major digital transformation. Help define and implement the quality strategy for the applications.

IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior QA Engineer - Mobile

London

£70,000–£90,000

Waracle are looking for a Senior QA for an exciting new role joining our world‑class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart…

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)
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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