Average Civil engineers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, civil engineerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £55,472 — that's 9.6% above the national average of £50,602. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,472 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,723. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so civil engineerss sit 51.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £55,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,723 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Civil engineers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West 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 Bristol, City of UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £55,472 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the South West earn 9.6% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 51.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.