Average Civil engineers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Worth noting that civil engineerss in the Scotland earned £54,668 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,602 — a difference of 8.0%. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £54,668 stretches to roughly £59,229 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so civil engineerss sit 56.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,229 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Glasgow City?
The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £54,668 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the Scotland earn 8.0% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 56.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.