Quality control and planning engineers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the UK is £42,511 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £45,418, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £22.46.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £36,790 in South West to £51,647 in South East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£42,511
Annual
UK Mean
£45,418
Annual
Hourly Rate
£22.46
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East | £51,647 | £49,449 | £50,046 |
| East | £48,510 | £48,676 | £49,856 |
| London | £44,410 | £51,331 | £38,153 |
| Scotland | £44,165 | £46,904 | £47,849 |
| East Midlands | £42,591 | £42,018 | £46,395 |
| North West | £41,205 | £42,289 | £45,181 |
| West Midlands | £41,023 | £47,348 | £44,834 |
| Wales | £40,307 | £46,062 | £44,786 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,033 | £42,172 | £44,235 |
| North East | £36,813 | £38,674 | £40,858 |
| South West | £36,790 | £38,340 | £38,283 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quality control and planning engineers salary in the UK?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the UK is £42,511 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £45,418, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays quality control and planning engineers the most?
South East pays the highest quality control and planning engineers salaries with a median of £51,647.
How does quality control and planning engineers pay vary by region?
Quality control and planning engineers salaries range from £36,790 in South West to £51,647 in South East.
Are quality control and planning engineers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for quality control and planning engineers?
The median hourly rate for quality control and planning engineers in the UK is £22.46 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.