Average Civil engineers Salary in Wiltshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Wiltshire UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median civil engineers salary in the South West reached £55,472, sitting 9.6% above the national 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 Wiltshire UA average across all roles (£30,000), civil engineerss take home 84.9% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Wiltshire UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Wiltshire UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wiltshire UA is £30,000. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 84.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wiltshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.