Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA 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. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £51,657 stretches to roughly £53,753 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346, so mechanical engineerss sit 70.2% 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. Plymouth 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 mechanical engineers salary in Plymouth UA?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) 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 Plymouth UA 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 Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 70.2% 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 Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.