Civil engineers roles in the UK earn a median of £51,000 per year, equivalent to £24.65 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £39,500 in North East to £59,000 in South West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £51,366/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£51,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£24.65
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£41,000 – £64,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Civil engineers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South West | £59,000 |
| West Midlands | £57,500 |
| South East | £55,500 |
| Scotland | £55,000 |
| London | £53,000 |
| East Midlands | £49,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £49,000 |
| North West | £48,000 |
| East | £45,500 |
| Wales | £41,500 |
| North East | £39,500 |
| UK | £51,000 |
Annual pay grew by +1.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Civil engineers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Civil engineers in the UK is £51,000 per year (about £24.65 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Civil engineers earn between £41,000 and £64,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Civil engineers pay rose by 1.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Civil engineers is in South West, at £59,000 per year.
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Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.
Civil engineers usually possess an accredited three or four year degree in civil engineering or engineering science or an accredited Higher National Diploma or Certificate. The status of ‘incorporated engineer’ is obtained upon the completion of further training at work and associate membership of a chartered engineering institution. The status of ‘chartered engineer’ is achieved through the completion of postgraduate training and full membership of a chartered engineering institution.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.