Average Production and process engineers Salary in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Chelmsford compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, production and process engineerss in the East were paid a median of £56,302. The national equivalent stands at £47,711, putting this region 18.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £56,302 stretches to roughly £57,864 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Chelmsford is £32,010. By comparison, production and process engineerss earn 75.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
Production and process engineers salary across UK regions
Production and process engineers salary in areas near Chelmsford
Salary data is by ONS region. Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
The median production and process engineers salary in the East (which includes Chelmsford) 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010. Production and process engineers in the East earn £56,302, which is 75.9% 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 Chelmsford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.