Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Gloucester
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Gloucester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, mechanical engineerss in the South West were paid a median of £51,657. The national equivalent stands at £50,594, putting this region 2.1% above. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,657 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,753. Compared to the Gloucester average across all roles (£30,796), mechanical engineerss take home 67.7% more.
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. Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Gloucester) 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gloucester is £30,796. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 67.7% 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 Gloucester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.