Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
The going rate for engineering project managers and project engineerss in the East Midlands? £58,303 at the median in 2025. That compares to £52,451 nationally — a gap of 11.2% above. 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. Compared to the Derby UA average across all roles (£35,179), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 65.7% more.
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 Derby UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Derby UA?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) 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 Derby UA 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 Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earn £58,303, which is 65.7% 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 Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.