Average Mechanical engineers Salary in Tewkesbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Tewkesbury 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. 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. The all-jobs average in Tewkesbury is £37,088. By comparison, mechanical engineerss earn 39.3% 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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Mechanical engineers salary in areas near Tewkesbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury?
The median mechanical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Tewkesbury) 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 Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tewkesbury is £37,088. Mechanical engineers in the South West earn £51,657, which is 39.3% 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 Tewkesbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.