Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
If you're a engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £48,988. That's 6.6% below what engineering project managers and project engineerss earn nationally (£52,451). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,988 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,976. Compared to the Forest of Dean average across all roles (£25,387), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 93.0% 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 Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn £48,988, which is 93.0% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.