Mechanical engineers salary in United Kingdom
The median mechanical engineers salary is £51,110 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Mechanical engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 18.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Mechanical engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Mechanical engineers salary in United Kingdom?
The median Mechanical engineers salary in United Kingdom is £51,110 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of mechanical engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Mechanical engineers salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - East Midlands is among the highest at £56,519, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Mechanical engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.