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Average Civil engineers Salary in Stafford

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 Stafford compares

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

vs Stafford all-jobs average +£27,543 (96.6% above)

In practical terms, a civil engineers in the West Midlands earned a median of £56,066 during 2025, which works out to 10.8% above the UK-wide median of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £56,066 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,274. The all-jobs average in Stafford is £28,523. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 96.6% 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 Stafford?

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

The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 96.6% above the local average across all occupations.