Average Civil engineers Salary in South Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Lanarkshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical civil engineers in the Scotland earned £54,668. Compared to the UK median of £50,602, that's 8.0% above. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,229. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Lanarkshire is £31,984, so civil engineerss sit 70.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,668 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,229 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in South Lanarkshire?
The median civil engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes South Lanarkshire) is £54,668 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 Lanarkshire compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the Scotland earn 8.0% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in South Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Lanarkshire is £31,984. Civil engineers in the Scotland earn £54,668, which is 70.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.