Average Civil engineers Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
If you're a civil engineers in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,499. That's 7.7% above what civil engineerss earn nationally (£50,602). 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. The all-jobs average in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 70.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Folkestone and Hythe
Salary data is by ONS region. Folkestone and Hythe is in the South East 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 70.8% 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.