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Average Civil engineers Salary in Plymouth UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South West region

£55,472

+£4,870 (9.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: Not available

South West vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South West£55,472West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £57,430 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Plymouth UA compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£4,870 (9.6% above)

vs Plymouth UA all-jobs average +£25,126 (82.8% above)

A civil engineers working in the South West could expect a median salary of £55,472 in 2025 — 9.6% above the national figure of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,472 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,723. The all-jobs average in Plymouth UA is £30,346. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 82.8% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £55,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,723 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Plymouth UA?

The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) is £55,472 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 Plymouth UA compare to the UK average?

Civil engineers in the South West earn 9.6% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Plymouth UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 82.8% above the local average across all occupations.