What is the average salary for an engineer in the UK in 2018?

Each year, The Engineer surveys professionals from across the industry, to find out how much they earn, where in the UK they work and in which sector, and how they feel about their jobs. With 2,864 engineers taking part this year, from 11 different sectors, we have analysed the results to find out which industries and regions have the highest salaries, how large the gender imbalance within the profession is, and how satisfied respondents feel by their chosen career. By comparing this year’s results with those of previous surveys, we can also reveal how things have changed for engineers over the last year or so.

The average salary for all engineers in 2018 is £47,896, a slight decrease on last year’s average of £48,197. This compares reasonably well with other professions in the UK, sitting below those in strategy and consultancy on £57,554, qualified accountants on £53,887, and those in banking on £52,666, but above those in financial services on £47,250.