Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earned £51,569. Compared to the UK median of £52,451, that's 1.7% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £51,569 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,360. The all-jobs average in Stafford is £28,523. By comparison, engineering project managers and project engineerss earn 80.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,569 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,360 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Stafford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Stafford?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) is £51,569 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 Stafford compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earn 1.7% 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earn £51,569, which is 80.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.