Average Civil engineers Salary in North Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How North Ayrshire compares
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. Compared to the North Ayrshire average across all roles (£35,473), civil engineerss take home 54.1% more.
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 North Ayrshire?
The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes North Ayrshire) 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Ayrshire is £35,473. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 54.1% 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 North Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.