IT quality and testing professionals Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the UK is £44,973 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £46,738, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £23.83.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £38,181 in East Midlands to £55,001 in South East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£44,973
Annual
UK Mean
£46,738
Annual
Hourly Rate
£23.83
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East | £55,001 | £51,360 | £53,296 |
| East | £50,490 | £52,170 | £51,891 |
| North West | £49,821 | £47,934 | £54,628 |
| South West | £40,583 | £44,122 | £42,230 |
| Scotland | £39,116 | £42,686 | £42,379 |
| East Midlands | £38,181 | £39,980 | £41,592 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it quality and testing professionals salary in the UK?
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the UK is £44,973 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £46,738, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays it quality and testing professionals the most?
South East pays the highest it quality and testing professionals salaries with a median of £55,001.
How does it quality and testing professionals pay vary by region?
IT quality and testing professionals salaries range from £38,181 in East Midlands to £55,001 in South East.
Are it quality and testing professionals salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for it quality and testing professionals?
The median hourly rate for it quality and testing professionals in the UK is £23.83 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.