Average Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
A engineering project managers and project engineers working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £51,569 in 2025 — 1.7% below the national figure of £52,451. 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 Wolverhampton is £32,053. By comparison, engineering project managers and project engineerss earn 60.9% 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 Wolverhampton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering project managers and project engineers salary in Wolverhampton?
The median engineering project managers and project engineers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Engineering project managers and project engineers in the West Midlands earn £51,569, which is 60.9% 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 Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.