Average Civil engineers Salary in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Brighton and Hove UA compares
For civil engineerss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,499. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £50,602 — making this 7.7% above the norm. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. 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. The all-jobs average in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 62.0% 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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Civil engineers salary in areas near Brighton and Hove UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Brighton and Hove UA 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 Brighton and Hove UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Brighton and Hove UA) 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 Brighton and Hove UA 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 Brighton and Hove UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 62.0% 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 Brighton and Hove UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.