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Average Civil engineers Salary in Swale

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£54,499

+£3,897 (7.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: £27.69

South East vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South East£54,499West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £58,223 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Swale compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£3,897 (7.7% above)

vs Swale all-jobs average +£24,668 (82.7% above)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical civil engineers in the South East earned £54,499. Compared to the UK median of £50,602, that's 7.7% above. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £54,499 stretches to roughly £52,809 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Swale is £29,831. By comparison, civil engineerss earn 82.7% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £54,499 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,809 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Swale?

The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Swale) is £54,499 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 Swale compare to the UK average?

Civil engineers in the South East earn 7.7% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Swale compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Swale is £29,831. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 82.7% above the local average across all occupations.