Average Engineering technicians Salary in Wiltshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Wiltshire UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, engineering technicianss in the South West were paid a median of £48,621. The national equivalent stands at £44,330, putting this region 9.7% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,621 stretches to roughly £50,594 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wiltshire UA is £30,000, so engineering technicianss sit 62.1% more that benchmark.
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 Wiltshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire UA?
The median engineering technicians salary in the South West (which includes Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wiltshire UA is £30,000. Engineering technicians in the South West earn £48,621, which is 62.1% 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 Wiltshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.