Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Cotswold
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cotswold compares
A mechanical engineers working in the South West could expect a median salary of £51,657 in 2025 — 2.1% above the national figure of £50,594. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £51,657 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,753. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cotswold is £29,655, so mechanical engineerss sit 74.2% 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 £51,657 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,753 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Cotswold 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 mechanical engineers salary in Cotswold?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Cotswold) is £51,657 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mechanical engineers pay in Cotswold compare to the UK average?
Mechanical engineers in the South West earn 2.1% above the national median of £50,594. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mechanical engineers a well-paid job in Cotswold compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cotswold is £29,655. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 74.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mechanical engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cotswold. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.