Mechanical Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The United Kingdom median is $114,861 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$114,861
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,639
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$114,861
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$55.22
varies by city
Mechanical Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $114,861 | $9,639 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $114,861 | $9,639 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $114,861 | $9,639 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $114,861 | $9,639 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $114,861 | $9,639 | 0% |
| London, England | $89,961 | $7,497 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $63,187 | $5,221 | -45% |
| Bristol, England | $61,848 | $5,221 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $59,706 | $4,953 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $57,564 | $4,819 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $54,753 | $4,552 | -52% |
| Leeds, England | $54,753 | $4,552 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a mechanical engineer make in United Kingdom?
- The national median mechanical engineer salary in United Kingdom is about £85,800 per year (£7,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £40,900 to £85,800.
- Which United Kingdom city pays mechanical engineers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £85,800 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays mechanical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £40,900 per year for a mechanical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about £27,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £118,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is mechanical engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.