Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Stroud compares
The going rate for engineering project managers and project engineerss in the South West? £48,988 at the median in 2025. That compares to £52,451 nationally — a gap of 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495, so engineering project managers and project engineerss sit 50.8% more that benchmark.
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 Stroud
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Stroud?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the South West (which includes Stroud) 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 Stroud 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 Stroud compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the South West earn £48,988, which is 50.8% 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 Stroud. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.