Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Derbyshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earned £58,303. Compared to the UK median of £52,451, that's 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 South Derbyshire average across all roles (£32,938), engineering project managers and project engineerss take home 77.0% 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 South Derbyshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in South Derbyshire?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Derbyshire) 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 South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the East Midlands earn £58,303, which is 77.0% 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 South Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.