Average Production and process engineers Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
In practical terms, a production and process engineers in the East earned a median of £56,302 during 2025, which works out to 18.0% above the UK-wide median of £47,711. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £56,302 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,864. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148, so production and process engineerss sit 69.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £56,302 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,864 — 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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Production and process engineers salary in areas near Bedford UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bedford UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production and process engineers salary in Bedford UA?
The median production and process engineers salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) is £56,302 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production and process engineers pay in Bedford UA compare to the UK average?
Production and process engineers in the East earn 18.0% above the national median of £47,711. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is production and process engineers a well-paid job in Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Production and process engineers in the East earn £56,302, which is 69.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production and process engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.