Average Civil engineers Salary in Walsall
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Walsall compares
The going rate for civil engineerss in the West Midlands? £56,066 at the median in 2025. That compares to £50,602 nationally — a gap of 10.8% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,066 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,274. Compared to the Walsall average across all roles (£28,691), civil engineerss take home 95.4% more.
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 Walsall?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Walsall) 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 Walsall 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 Walsall compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Walsall is £28,691. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 95.4% 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 Walsall. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.