Average IT quality and testing professionals Salary in Tonbridge and Malling
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Tonbridge and Malling compares
In 2025, it quality and testing professionalss working in the South East took home a median salary of £55,001 — that's 22.3% above the national average of £44,973. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £55,001 stretches to roughly £53,296 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Tonbridge and Malling is £31,472. By comparison, it quality and testing professionalss earn 74.8% 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 Tonbridge and Malling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it quality and testing professionals salary in Tonbridge and Malling?
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the South East (which includes Tonbridge and Malling) 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 Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tonbridge and Malling is £31,472. IT quality and testing professionals in the South East earn £55,001, which is 74.8% 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 Tonbridge and Malling. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.