Aerospace engineers roles in the UK earn a median of £56,000 per year, equivalent to £30.33 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £52,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £65,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £55,839/yr (0% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£56,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£30.33
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£44,000 – £73,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Aerospace engineers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £65,500 |
| South East | £59,000 |
| Scotland | £56,500 |
| South West | £53,500 |
| North West | £53,500 |
| East Midlands | £53,500 |
| West Midlands | £53,000 |
| Wales | £53,000 |
| North East | £52,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £52,500 |
| UK | £56,000 |
Annual pay grew by +5.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Aerospace engineers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
Job holders in this unit group usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Qualified aircraft engineers need a licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.