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Average Civil engineers Salary in Highland

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£54,668

+£4,066 (8.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £25.24

Scotland vs all UK regions

North East£39,722Scotland£54,668West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £51,830 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Highland compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£4,066 (8.0% above)

vs Highland all-jobs average +£24,268 (79.8% above)

For civil engineerss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,668. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £50,602 — making this 8.0% above the norm. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,229. The all-jobs average in Highland is £30,400. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 79.8% more than the typical worker locally.

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 Highland?

The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 79.8% above the local average across all occupations.