Average Civil engineers Salary in South Gloucestershire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How South Gloucestershire UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, civil engineerss in the South West were paid a median of £55,472. The national equivalent stands at £50,602, putting this region 9.6% above. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £55,472 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,723. The all-jobs average in South Gloucestershire UA is £36,920. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 50.2% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. South Gloucestershire UA is in the South West 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 South Gloucestershire UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Gloucestershire UA is £36,920. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 50.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Gloucestershire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.