Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Chesterfield compares
A engineering project managers and project engineers working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £58,303 in 2025 — 11.2% above the national figure of £52,451. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £58,303 stretches to roughly £63,511 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Chesterfield is £30,962. By comparison, engineering project managers and project engineerss earn 88.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £58,303 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,511 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Chesterfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Chesterfield?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Chesterfield) is £58,303 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 Chesterfield compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earn 11.2% above the national median of £52,451. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering project managers and project engineers a well-paid job in Chesterfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earn £58,303, which is 88.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Chesterfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.