Average Civil engineers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median civil engineers salary in the London reached £51,769, sitting 2.3% 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 London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £51,769 has an effective purchasing power closer to £44,475. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so civil engineerss sit 22.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £51,769 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,475 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median civil engineers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £51,769 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the London earn 2.3% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Civil engineers in the London earn £51,769, which is 22.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.