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Average Civil engineers Salary in Solihull

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£56,066

+£5,464 (10.8% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £24.51

West Midlands vs all UK regions

North East£39,722West Midlands£56,066West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £52,178 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Solihull compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£5,464 (10.8% above)

vs Solihull all-jobs average +£20,272 (56.6% above)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical civil engineers in the West Midlands earned £56,066. Compared to the UK median of £50,602, that's 10.8% above. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,274. The all-jobs average in Solihull is £35,794. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 56.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Solihull?

The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Solihull) 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 Solihull 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 Solihull compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Solihull is £35,794. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 56.6% above the local average across all occupations.