Average Quality control and planning engineers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Worth noting that quality control and planning engineerss in the South West earned £36,790 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £42,511 — a difference of 13.5%. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £36,790 stretches to roughly £38,283 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so quality control and planning engineerss sit 0.4% 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 £36,790 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,283 — 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.
Quality control and planning engineers salary across UK regions
Quality control and planning engineers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA 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 quality control and planning engineers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median quality control and planning engineers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £36,790 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quality control and planning engineers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Quality control and planning engineers in the South West earn 13.5% below the national median of £42,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is quality control and planning engineers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Quality control and planning engineers in the South West earn £36,790, which is 0.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quality control and planning engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.