Engineer salary in United Kingdom

The average salary for an Engineer is £40,833 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 19.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 August 2026.

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Engineer salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £68,991 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Engineer include London at £48,228 per year, Cambridge at £43,126 per year and Glasgow at £40,433 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Engineer include Capital One (US$270,550 per year) and Clarus Education (US$240,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Associate Engineer: Average £46,126 per year
• Senior Engineer: Average £55,265 per year
• Entry Level Engineer: Average £22,686 per year
• Junior Engineer: Average £30,463 per year
• Senior Associate Engineer: Average £74,752 per year