Average IT quality and testing professionals Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it quality and testing professionals salary in the South East reached £55,001, sitting 22.3% above the national median of £44,973. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £55,001 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,296. The all-jobs average in Canterbury is £29,337. By comparison, it quality and testing professionalss earn 87.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £55,001 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,296 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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IT quality and testing professionals salary in areas near Canterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it quality and testing professionals salary in Canterbury?
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) is £55,001 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it quality and testing professionals pay in Canterbury compare to the UK average?
IT quality and testing professionals in the South East earn 22.3% above the national median of £44,973. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it quality and testing professionals a well-paid job in Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. IT quality and testing professionals in the South East earn £55,001, which is 87.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it quality and testing professionalss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.