Average Engineering technicians Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
For engineering technicianss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £48,621. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £44,330 — making this 9.7% above the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,621 has an effective purchasing power closer to £50,594. The all-jobs average in Forest of Dean is £25,387. By comparison, engineering technicianss earn 91.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,621 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,594 — 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 technicians salary in areas near Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engineering technicians salary in Forest of Dean?
The median engineering technicians salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) is £48,621 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 technicians pay in Forest of Dean compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the South West earn 9.7% above the national median of £44,330. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Engineering technicians in the South West earn £48,621, which is 91.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.