Aerospace Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The United Kingdom median is $192,774 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$192,774
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,064
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$192,774
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$92.68
varies by city
Aerospace Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $192,774 | $16,064 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $192,774 | $16,064 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $192,774 | $16,064 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $192,774 | $16,064 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $192,774 | $16,064 | 0% |
| London, England | $151,274 | $12,584 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $102,545 | $8,568 | -47% |
| Manchester, England | $100,537 | $8,434 | -48% |
| Bristol, England | $100,001 | $8,300 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $94,379 | $7,898 | -51% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $90,630 | $7,497 | -53% |
| Leeds, England | $88,488 | $7,363 | -54% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a aerospace engineer make in United Kingdom?
- The national median aerospace engineer salary in United Kingdom is about £144,000 per year (£12,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £66,100 to £144,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays aerospace engineers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £144,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays aerospace engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £66,100 per year for a aerospace engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about £45,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £201,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is aerospace engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.