Average Civil engineers Salary in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Shropshire UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands reached £56,066, sitting 10.8% above the national median of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £56,066 stretches to roughly £61,274 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Shropshire UA is £28,397. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 97.4% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Shropshire UA is in the West Midlands 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 Shropshire UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Shropshire UA) 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 Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 97.4% 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 Shropshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.