Average Civil engineers Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
Worth noting that civil engineerss in the West Midlands earned £56,066 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,602 — a difference of 10.8%. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £56,066 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,274. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053, so civil engineerss sit 74.9% more that benchmark.
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 Wolverhampton?
The median civil engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Civil engineers in the West Midlands earn £56,066, which is 74.9% 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 Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.