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Average Civil engineers Salary in Ashford

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£54,499

+£3,897 (7.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £27.69

South East vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South East£54,499West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £58,223 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Ashford compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£3,897 (7.7% above)

vs Ashford all-jobs average +£25,381 (87.2% above)

Looking at 2025 salary data, civil engineerss in the South East were paid a median of £54,499. The national equivalent stands at £50,602, putting this region 7.7% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £54,499 stretches to roughly £52,809 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Ashford is £29,118. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 87.2% more than the typical worker locally.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Ashford?

The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) 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 Ashford 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 Ashford compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 87.2% above the local average across all occupations.