SOC 2482 Business, media and public service professionals

Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Salary

Median salary £47,969 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £48,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For quality assurance and regulatory professionals, £50,083 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +28% versus the national average. Experienced quality assurance and regulatory professionals (top 25%) earn over £64,525.

About this role

Quality assurance and regulatory professionals develop and monitor quality management systems, ensuring organisations meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. They conduct audits, manage compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Developing quality management systems (ISO 9001)
Conducting internal and external audits
Managing regulatory compliance
Investigating non-conformances and corrective actions
Driving continuous improvement

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires relevant degree plus CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) membership. CQP status and ISO lead auditor certifications are standard. Sector-specific regulatory knowledge is essential.

Career outlook

Consistent demand in regulated industries. Medical devices, pharma and food manufacturing offer strong opportunities.

Key skills

Quality management systems Auditing Regulatory compliance Root cause analysis Statistical process control

Common industries

Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Food and drink
Healthcare

Data coverage

SOC code 2482

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 129,000

Median Salary

£47,969

Mean Salary

£56,215

Jobs (000s)

129k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £36,347Median: £47,969P75: £64,525

P10: £29kP25: £36kMedian: £48kP75: £65kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£28,810

0-2 years

Mid Level

£36,347

3-7 years

Senior

£64,525

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +124% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +21.6%Real growth: -11.9%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 17.9%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£47,969

Full-time Only

£50,083

Full-time premium: +£2,114

Quality assurance and regulatory professionals salary: common questions

How much do quality assurance and regulatory professionals earn in the UK?

Quality assurance and regulatory professionals earn a median of £50,083 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £36,347 and £64,525.

Is £50,083 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for quality assurance and regulatory professionals?

Entry-level quality assurance and regulatory professionals typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £36,347, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £28,810.

Have quality assurance and regulatory professionals salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median quality assurance and regulatory professionals pay has risen from £39,978 to £50,083 — +25% in cash terms, or -9.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for quality assurance and regulatory professionals?

Male quality assurance and regulatory professionals earn a median £52,763 and female quality assurance and regulatory professionals £43,320 — a gap of +18% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).