Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Somerset UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earned £48,988. Compared to the UK median of £52,451, that's 6.6% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,988 stretches to roughly £50,976 in real spending power. Compared to the Somerset UA average across all roles (£29,152), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 68.0% 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 Somerset UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Somerset UA?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South West (which includes Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Somerset UA is £29,152. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn £48,988, which is 68.0% 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 Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.