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Engineering technicians Salary Guide UK — 2025

Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data

£36,453 £44,330 £53,822Lowest regionMedianHighest region

The median engineering technicians salary in the UK is £44,330 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £46,696, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £22.05.

Salaries vary significantly by region, from £36,453 in West Midlands to £53,822 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.

UK Median

£44,330

Annual

UK Mean

£46,696

Annual

Hourly Rate

£22.05

Median

UK Jobs

87

Regional Salary Breakdown

The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).

Source: ONS ASHE 2025, Regional Price Parities
RegionMedianMeanCoL Adjusted
London £53,822 £57,895 £46,239
South West £48,621 £49,597 £50,594
East £44,402 £48,151 £45,634
North West £43,858 £45,039 £48,090
Scotland £42,579 £46,382 £46,131
North East £42,234 £43,796 £46,875
Wales £40,824 £49,318 £45,360
East Midlands £40,198 £42,474 £43,789
Yorkshire and The Humber £39,716 £40,989 £43,885
South East £37,906 £42,983 £36,731
West Midlands £36,453 £40,287 £39,839

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average engineering technicians salary in the UK?

The median engineering technicians salary in the UK is £44,330 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £46,696, which is higher due to top earners.

Which region pays engineering technicians the most?

London pays the highest engineering technicians salaries with a median of £53,822.

How does engineering technicians pay vary by region?

Engineering technicians salaries range from £36,453 in West Midlands to £53,822 in London.

Are engineering technicians salaries rising?

Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.

What is the typical hourly rate for engineering technicians?

The median hourly rate for engineering technicians in the UK is £22.05 (ONS ASHE 2025).

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About this data

All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.