Average Building and civil engineering technicians Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Worth noting that building and civil engineering technicianss in the London earned £38,042 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £36,912 — a difference of 3.1%. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £38,042 stretches to roughly £32,682 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so building and civil engineering technicianss sit 43.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £38,042 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,682 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Building and civil engineering technicians salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average building and civil engineering technicians salary in City of London?
The median building and civil engineering technicians salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £38,042 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does building and civil engineering technicians pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Building and civil engineering technicians in the London earn 3.1% above the national median of £36,912. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is building and civil engineering technicians a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Building and civil engineering technicians in the London earn £38,042, which is 43.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for building and civil engineering technicianss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.