Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
In practical terms, a engineering project managers and project engineers in the Wales earned a median of £46,626 during 2025, which works out to 11.1% below the UK-wide median of £52,451. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,626 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,807. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so engineering project managers and project engineerss sit 48.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,626 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,807 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Engineering project managers and project engineers salary across UK regions
Engineering project managers and project engineers salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £46,626 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Wales earn 11.1% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the Wales earn £46,626, which is 48.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering project managers and project engineerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.