Average Civil engineers Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
Worth noting that civil engineerss in the South East earned £54,499 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,602 — a difference of 7.7%. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £54,499 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,809. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428, so civil engineerss sit 68.1% 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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Civil engineers salary in areas near Dartford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Dartford?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) 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 Dartford 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 Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 68.1% 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 Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.