Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Teignbridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Teignbridge compares
Worth noting that mechanical engineerss in the South West earned £51,657 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,594 — a difference of 2.1%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Teignbridge is £28,636, so mechanical engineerss sit 80.4% 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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Mechanical engineers salary in areas near Teignbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mechanical engineers salary in Teignbridge?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Teignbridge) 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 Teignbridge 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 Teignbridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Teignbridge is £28,636. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 80.4% 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 Teignbridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.