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Test Engineer average salary in the UK in 2025

Discover the average salary for the role of Test Engineer

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How much does a Test Engineer make in the UK?


£49,145.00
/ Per year
Based on 225 jobs found on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months

In the UK, the average salary for a Test Engineer is £49,145.00 per year, or £23.63 an hour. The starting salary for entry-level positions is £46,825.00 per year, while the highest salary earned by experienced workers can reach up to £51,455.00 annually.


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How much does an Outside IR35 Test Engineer contractor make in the UK?


£440.00
/ Per day
Based on 55 outside IR35 contract jobs found on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months

In the UK, the average Outside IR35 day rate for a contract Test Engineer is £440.00 per day, or £54.43 an hour.

How much does an Inside IR35 Test Engineer contractor make in the UK?


£450.00
/ Per day
Based on 67 inside IR35 contract jobs found on the UK jobs boards in the last 12 months

In the UK, the average Inside IR35 day rate for a contract Test Engineer is £450.00 per day, or £56.25 an hour.

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Test Engineer Permanent Jobs

Last 3 Months Test Engineer Salaries

Total Jobs:
60
Low end:
£48,160.00
Average:
£50,140.00
High end:
£52,125.00
DateAverage Salary
2025-04-07£42,500.00
2025-03-31£0.00
2025-03-24£47,075.00
2025-03-17£53,000.00
2025-03-10£41,900.00
2025-03-03£0.00
2025-02-24£0.00
2025-02-17£46,500.00
2025-02-10£0.00
2025-02-03£0.00
2025-01-27£0.00
2025-01-20£0.00
2025-01-13£60,000.00
2025-01-06£60,000.00

Test Engineer Permanent Jobs - Last 3 Months Salaries Graph

6th Jan13th Jan20th Jan27th Jan3rd Feb10th Feb17th Feb24th Feb3rd Mar10th Mar17th Mar24th Mar31st Mar7th Apr£0.00£15,000.00£30,000.00£45,000.00£60,000.00
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When showing job numbers, salaries, and contract rates, we will use all the jobs posted in the…

  • Last 30 days
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  • Last year

Outside IR35 Test Engineer Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Outside IR35 Contract Day Rates

Test Engineer Contract Jobs - Outside IR35 Graph

6th Jan13th Jan20th Jan27th Jan3rd Feb10th Feb17th Feb24th Feb3rd Mar10th Mar17th Mar24th Mar31st Mar7th Apr£0.00£150.00£300.00£450.00£600.00
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Total Jobs:
11
Average Low:
£380.00
Median:
£410.00
Average High:
£435.00
DateAverage Day Rate
2025-04-07£0.00
2025-03-31£0.00
2025-03-24£0.00
2025-03-17£250.00
2025-03-10£450.00
2025-03-03£475.00
2025-02-24£0.00
2025-02-17£350.00
2025-02-10£0.00
2025-02-03£425.00
2025-01-27£425.00
2025-01-20£475.00
2025-01-13£425.00
2025-01-06£0.00

Inside IR35 Test Engineer Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Inside IR35 Contract Day Rates

Test Engineer Contract Jobs - Inside IR35 Graph

6th Jan13th Jan20th Jan27th Jan3rd Feb10th Feb17th Feb24th Feb3rd Mar10th Mar17th Mar24th Mar31st Mar7th Apr£0.00£200.00£400.00£600.00£800.00
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Total Jobs:
13
Average Low:
£425.00
Median:
£450.00
Average High:
£460.00
DateAverage Day Rate
2025-04-07£300.00
2025-03-31£0.00
2025-03-24£475.00
2025-03-17£375.00
2025-03-10£450.00
2025-03-03£0.00
2025-02-24£0.00
2025-02-17£350.00
2025-02-10£475.00
2025-02-03£550.00
2025-01-27£600.00
2025-01-20£0.00
2025-01-13£0.00
2025-01-06£0.00

IR35 Status Not Provided Test Engineer Contract Jobs

Last 3 Months Unknown IR35 Contract Day Rates

Sorry, there were no Unknown IR35 contract roles found in this period.