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Average Civil engineers Salary in Aberdeenshire

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£54,668

+£4,066 (8.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £25.24

Scotland vs all UK regions

North East£39,722Scotland£54,668West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £51,830 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Aberdeenshire compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£4,066 (8.0% above)

vs Aberdeenshire all-jobs average +£23,117 (73.3% above)

If you're a civil engineers in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,668. That's 8.0% above what civil engineerss earn nationally (£50,602). Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,668 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £59,229. The all-jobs average in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 73.3% more than the typical worker locally.

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 Aberdeenshire?

The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeenshire) 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 Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 73.3% above the local average across all occupations.