The average advertised pay for a Quality Controller, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Quality Controller in the UK is £30,000 a year, based on 18 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,500 a month or £15.38 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 76% of current adverts are permanent, and 77% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Quality Controller adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.
Median advertised salary for Quality Controller beside other job titles in manufacturing, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Manager | £60,000 | — | 78% | 1% |
| Production Manager | £53,000 | 162 | 94% | 0% |
| Compliance Engineer | £50,000 | — | 74% | 3% |
| Production Supervisor | £35,000 | 86 | 80% | 0% |
| Production Planner | £35,000 | 45 | 86% | 1% |
| Quality Controller | £30,000 | 17 | 76% | 1% |
| Machine Operator | £28,000 | 243 | 74% | 0% |
| Assembly Operative | £25,000 | 169 | 54% | 1% |
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Quality Controller. Full training provided. Location: Honiton. Flexible hours with an early Friday finish. Salary: £26,000 per...
Prime Appointments
Quality Controller - Witham. Pay Rate: £13.00ph. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Contract: Temporary to Permanent....
Prime Appointments
We are recruiting a Quality Controller to join a well-established manufacturer in Brandon, Suffolk. This is a hands-on role...
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SAFRAN UK
Quality Controller. Burnley. 37 Hours | Monday-Friday. On-site. About Safran Nacelles. At Safran, excellence is a journey and...
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