Average Civil engineers Salary in Arun
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Arun compares
In 2025, civil engineerss working in the South East took home a median salary of £54,499 — that's 7.7% above the national average of £50,602. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £54,499 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,809. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Arun is £27,461, so civil engineerss sit 98.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £54,499 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,809 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Arun is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Arun?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Arun) is £54,499 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 Arun compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the South East earn 7.7% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Arun compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Arun is £27,461. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 98.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Arun. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.