Civil engineers roles in the UK earn a median of £48,716 per year, equivalent to £22.96 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 13.7% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £36,822 to £68,644 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£48,716
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£22.96
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+13.7%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£41,057 – £61,052
25th – 75th percentile
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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.