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Average Civil engineers Salary in Reading UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£54,499

+£3,897 (7.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £27.69

South East vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South East£54,499West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £58,223 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Reading UA compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£3,897 (7.7% above)

vs Reading UA all-jobs average +£9,543 (21.2% above)

A civil engineers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £54,499 in 2025 — 7.7% 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 East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £54,499 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,809. Compared to the Reading UA average across all roles (£44,956), civil engineerss take home 21.2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Reading UA?

The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 21.2% above the local average across all occupations.