Average Civil engineers Salary in Tunbridge Wells
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Tunbridge Wells compares
The going rate for civil engineerss in the South East? £54,499 at the median in 2025. That compares to £50,602 nationally — a gap of 7.7% above. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296, so civil engineerss sit 79.9% more that benchmark.
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.
Civil engineers salary across UK regions
Civil engineers salary in areas near Tunbridge Wells
Salary data is by ONS region. Tunbridge Wells is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Civil engineers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Civil engineers salary guide →Find Civil engineers jobs in Tunbridge Wells
Explore roles paying around £54,499/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Tunbridge Wells?
The median civil engineers salary in the South East (which includes Tunbridge Wells) 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296. Civil engineers in the South East earn £54,499, which is 79.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Tunbridge Wells. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.