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Average Civil engineers Salary in Canterbury

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 Canterbury compares

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

vs Canterbury all-jobs average +£25,162 (85.8% above)

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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337, so civil engineerss sit 85.8% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Canterbury?

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

The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 85.8% above the local average across all occupations.