Average IT quality and testing professionals Salary in Swale
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Swale compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, it quality and testing professionalss in the South East were paid a median of £55,001. The national equivalent stands at £44,973, putting this region 22.3% above. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £55,001 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,296. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swale is £29,831, so it quality and testing professionalss sit 84.4% more that benchmark.
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 Swale
Salary data is by ONS region. Swale is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it quality and testing professionals salary in Swale?
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the South East (which includes Swale) 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 Swale 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 Swale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swale is £29,831. IT quality and testing professionals in the South East earn £55,001, which is 84.4% 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 Swale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.