As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Quality Control in the United Kingdom is £135,110, with an hourly rate of £65, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £125,370 to £138,130, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £125,370
50TH(Median)   £135,110
75TH   £138,130
Head of Quality Control Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Quality Control Salary £125,370 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Quality Control Salary £135,110 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Quality Control Salary £138,130 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Quality Control Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Quality Control salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Quality Control is about £135,110 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £65, a monthly salary of about £11,259, and a weekly pay of around £2,598. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Quality Control hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Quality Controls Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Quality Control's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £124,934 - £131,185, while Intermediate make £125,806 - £131,912, Senior earn £126,678 - £132,639, Specialist earn £127,987 - £133,656, Expert can reach £129,586 - £135,110 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Quality Control £129,150
Intermediate Level Head of Quality Control £130,022
Senior Level Head of Quality Control £130,749
Specialist Level Head of Quality Control £131,912
Expert Level Head of Quality Control £133,366
£129,150 0 yr
£130,022 < 2 yrs
£130,749 2-4 yrs
£131,912 5-8 yrs
£133,366 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Head of Quality Control Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Head of Quality Control. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Root Cause Analysis skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Collection can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Root Cause Analysis
In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
Data Collection
Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Head of Quality Control field include Leadership (8%), Root Cause Analysis (2%), and Data Collection (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £145,919
Leadership
£145,919
8%
Root Cause Analysis £137,812
Root Cause Analysis
£137,812
2%
Data Collection £137,812
Data Collection
£137,812
2%
Leadership
3.07%
Root Cause Analysis
4.74%
Data Collection
0.96%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Quality Control?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Quality Control are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £145,919 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £136,114, and Manchester pays around £129,510 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Control Manager or Head of Quality Control?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Control Manager makes less than a Head of Quality Control. A Quality Control Manager earns an average annual salary of £57,580. And a Head of Quality Control earns an average annual salary of £135,110.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Quality Control Manager
£31,963
£150,646
Top Quality Control Executive
£97,108
£156,598
Quality Control Inspections Manager
£32,419
£152,786
Quality Inspection/Control Manager
£32,494
£153,142

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