Average Mechanical engineers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, mechanical engineerss in the London earned £57,850 at the median — 14.3% above the national benchmark of £50,594. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £57,850 has an effective purchasing power closer to £49,699. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, mechanical engineerss earn 13.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £57,850 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,699 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £57,850 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Mechanical engineers in the London earn 14.3% above the national median of £50,594. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mechanical engineers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Mechanical engineers in the London earn £57,850, which is 13.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mechanical engineerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.