Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earned £48,988. Compared to the UK median of £52,451, that's 6.6% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £48,988 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,976. Compared to the Cheltenham average across all roles (£35,202), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 39.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,988 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,976 — 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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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Cheltenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Cheltenham?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) is £48,988 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering project managers and project engineers pay in Cheltenham compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn 6.6% below the national median of £52,451. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn £48,988, which is 39.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.