As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Control Inspector I in the United Kingdom is £27,689, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,960 to £30,412, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,960
50TH(Median)   £27,689
75TH   £30,412
Quality Control Inspector I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £25,960 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £27,689 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Control Inspector I Salary £30,412 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Quality Control Inspector I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Control Inspector I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Control Inspector I is about £27,689 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,307, and a weekly pay of around £532. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Control Inspector I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Control Inspector Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Control Inspector I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,915 - £27,973, while Intermediate make £27,121 - £28,299, Senior earn £27,508 - £28,908, Specialist earn £27,560 - £29,030, Expert can reach £27,637 - £29,111 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Inspector I £27,560
Intermediate Level Quality Control Inspector I £27,770
Senior Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,380
Specialist Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,502
Expert Level Quality Control Inspector I £28,583
£27,560 0 yr
£27,770 < 2 yrs
£28,380 2-4 yrs
£28,502 5-8 yrs
£28,583 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Control Inspector I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quality Control Inspector I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £29,904 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £27,895, and Manchester pays around £26,541 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I or Quality Control Inspector I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I makes less than a Quality Control Inspector I. A Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I earns an average annual salary of £22,993. And a Quality Control Inspector I earns an average annual salary of £27,689.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector I
£17,069
£27,982
Quality Control Inspector II
£18,298
£27,719
Quality Control Inspector III
£19,248
£31,826
QC Inspector I
£17,108
£28,047

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