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Average Civil engineers Salary in East Devon

ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South West region

£55,472

+£4,870 (9.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: Not available

South West vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South West£55,472West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £57,430 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How East Devon compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£4,870 (9.6% above)

vs East Devon all-jobs average +£23,598 (74.0% above)

Worth noting that civil engineerss in the South West earned £55,472 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,602 — a difference of 9.6%. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. 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. The all-jobs average in East Devon is £31,874. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 74.0% more than the typical worker locally.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in East Devon?

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

The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 74.0% above the local average across all occupations.