Average Civil engineers Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
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. 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 South Staffordshire is £28,259. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 98.4% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in South Staffordshire?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 98.4% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.