Average Civil engineers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387, so civil engineerss sit 118.5% more that benchmark.
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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Civil engineers salary in areas near Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean is in the South West 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 Forest of Dean?
The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 118.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.