Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Stroud compares
The median pay for mechanical engineerss in the South West stood at £51,657 in 2025, placing them 2.1% above the UK-wide figure of £50,594. 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. The all-jobs average in Stroud is £32,495. By comparison, mechanical engineerss earn 59.0% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mechanical engineers salary in Stroud?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Stroud) 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 Stroud 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 Stroud compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 59.0% 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 Stroud. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.