Average Civil engineers Salary in Gravesham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Gravesham compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median civil engineers salary in the South East reached £54,499, sitting 7.7% above the national median of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. 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 Gravesham is £34,455. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 58.2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Gravesham?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Gravesham) 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 Gravesham 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 Gravesham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gravesham is £34,455. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 58.2% 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 Gravesham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.