Average Engineering technicians Salary in Swindon UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Swindon UA compares
Worth noting that engineering technicianss in the South West earned £48,621 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £44,330 — a difference of 9.7%. 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. Compared to the Swindon UA average across all roles (£32,933), engineering technicianss take home 47.6% more.
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.
Engineering technicians salary across UK regions
Engineering technicians salary in areas near Swindon UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Swindon UA 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 Swindon UA?
The median engineering technicians salary in the South West (which includes Swindon UA) 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 Swindon UA 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 Swindon UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swindon UA is £32,933. Engineering technicians in the South West earn £48,621, which is 47.6% 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 Swindon UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.