Average Civil engineers Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
Based on 2025 data, civil engineerss in the Scotland earned £54,668 at the median — 8.0% above the national benchmark of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,229. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483, so civil engineerss sit 54.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,229 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Aberdeen City?
The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £54,668 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does civil engineers pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the Scotland earn 8.0% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 54.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.