Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newark and Sherwood compares
For engineering project managers and project engineerss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £58,303. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £52,451 — making this 11.2% above the norm. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £58,303 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,511. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911, so engineering project managers and project engineerss sit 116.7% more that benchmark.
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 Newark and Sherwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Newark and Sherwood?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Newark and Sherwood) 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 Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earn £58,303, which is 116.7% 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 Newark and Sherwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.