Average Civil engineers Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle-under-Lyme compares
In practical terms, a civil engineers in the West Midlands earned a median of £56,066 during 2025, which works out to 10.8% above the UK-wide median of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,274. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238, so civil engineerss sit 105.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,274 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Civil engineers salary in areas near Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Newcastle-under-Lyme) is £56,066 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn 10.8% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 105.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.