Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical mechanical engineers in the East earned £51,905. Compared to the UK median of £50,594, that's 2.6% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £51,905 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,345. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), mechanical engineerss take home 82.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,905 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,345 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mechanical engineers salary in Norwich?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £51,905 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Mechanical engineers in the East earn 2.6% above the national median of £50,594. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is mechanical engineers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Mechanical engineers in the East earn £51,905, which is 82.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mechanical engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.