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Average Civil engineers Salary in Dudley

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£56,066

+£5,464 (10.8% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £24.51

West Midlands vs all UK regions

North East£39,722West Midlands£56,066West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £52,178 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Dudley compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£5,464 (10.8% above)

vs Dudley all-jobs average +£26,995 (92.9% above)

The median pay for civil engineerss in the West Midlands stood at £56,066 in 2025, placing them 10.8% above the UK-wide figure of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,274. Compared to the Dudley average across all roles (£29,071), civil engineerss take home 92.9% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,274 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Dudley?

The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) is £56,066 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 Dudley compare to the UK average?

Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn 10.8% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Dudley compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 92.9% above the local average across all occupations.