Average Civil engineers Salary in Oxford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Oxford 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. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £54,499 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,809. Compared to the Oxford average across all roles (£38,779), civil engineerss take home 40.5% more.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Oxford is in the South East 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 Oxford?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Oxford) 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 Oxford 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 Oxford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oxford is £38,779. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 40.5% 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 Oxford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.