Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
The median pay for engineering project managers and project engineerss in the South West stood at £48,988 in 2025, placing them 6.6% below the UK-wide figure of £52,451. 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 Dorset UA average across all roles (£29,292), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 67.2% 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 Dorset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset 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 engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Dorset UA?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) 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 Dorset UA 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn £48,988, which is 67.2% 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 Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.