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Average Civil engineers Salary in Swindon UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South West region

£55,472

+£4,870 (9.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,602 · Hourly: Not available

South West vs all UK regions

North East£39,722South West£55,472West Midlands£56,066

Mean annual: £57,430 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Swindon UA compares

vs UK average for civil engineerss +£4,870 (9.6% above)

vs Swindon UA all-jobs average +£22,539 (68.4% above)

In practical terms, a civil engineers in the South West earned a median of £55,472 during 2025, which works out to 9.6% above the UK-wide median of £50,602. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £55,472 stretches to roughly £57,723 in real spending power. Compared to the Swindon UA average across all roles (£32,933), civil engineerss take home 68.4% more.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average civil engineers salary in Swindon UA?

The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Swindon UA is £32,933. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 68.4% above the local average across all occupations.