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Environmental Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom median is $134,081 per year, with observed city pay up to London at $104,556.

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Environmental Engineer pay in United Kingdom: London leads, Glasgow trails

The United Kingdom national median for a environmental engineer is £99,000 a year. Among 7 metros with observed data, pay runs from about £47,000 in Glasgow to £77,200 in London (1.6×).

Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. Common screening skills include Water systems, Remediation, Regulations, and Analysis.

A modeled national band runs about £68,700–£136,000 around that midpoint. Skilled Worker sponsorship and occupation going-rates matter as much as the ranking. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every British city.

London sits -22% vs the national median; Glasgow sits -53%. Relocating inside United Kingdom for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Kingdom shows about 3.9% CPI in 2025. A environmental engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Environmental Engineer pay data in United Kingdom

Start with the national median (£99,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the United Kingdom hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: £68,700 (10th) → £99,000 (median) → £136,000 (90th). London’s observed median is £77,200, with a local band about £52,500–£113,000. If an offer is “at the United Kingdom median” but the job is in London, you may still be under local market.

National median
$134,081
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,241
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$104,556
London, England
Hourly (national)
$64.47
varies by city

Environmental Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
London, England$104,556
Bristol, England$73,812
Edinburgh, Scotland$73,000
Manchester, England$72,593
Birmingham, England$68,530
Leeds, England$65,686
Glasgow, Scotland$63,655

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a environmental engineer make in United Kingdom?
The national median is about £99,000 per year. Across 7 observed cities, pay ranges from about £47,000 to £77,200.
Which United Kingdom city pays environmental engineers the most?
London, England leads observed metros at about £77,200 per year (-22% vs national).
Which United Kingdom city pays environmental engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £47,000 per year.
How many United Kingdom cities have environmental engineer salary data?
7 metros list observed environmental engineer percentiles in GBP on this site.
Is environmental engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows British industry mix.