Quality control and planning engineers Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 56,000 employees
Typical salary range
£32,464 – £50,016
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
Median £40,375
10th percentile
£26,115
25th percentile
£32,464
Median
£40,375
Mean
£42,101
75th percentile
£50,016
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £26,115 |
| 25th percentile | £32,464 |
| Median | £40,375 |
| Mean | £42,101 |
| 75th percentile | £50,016 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£786
Mean £829
Hourly
£21.67
Mean £22.64
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £786 | £829 |
| Hourly | £21.67 | £22.64 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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