How Much Does a Hardware Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £38,209, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,451 to £41,847, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £35,451

50TH(Median) £38,209

75TH £41,847

Hardware Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	£35,451	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	£38,209	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	£41,847	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Hardware Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£35,451

Average £38,209/year

£41,847

£2,954

Average £3,184/month

£3,487

£682

Average £735/week

£805

£17

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,847	£3,487	£805	£20
Average	£38,209	£3,184	£735	£18
25th Percentile	£35,451	£2,954	£682	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer I is about £38,209 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,184, and a weekly pay of around £735. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Hardware Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Hardware Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,974 - £38,589, while Intermediate make £37,303 - £39,023, Senior earn £37,921 - £39,838, Specialist earn £38,003 - £40,001, Expert can reach £38,127 - £40,109 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer I	£38,003
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer I	£38,318
Senior Level Hardware Engineer I	£39,132
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer I	£39,295
Expert Level Hardware Engineer I	£39,404

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,266 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,493, and Manchester pays around £36,625 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Hardware Design Engineer I or Hardware Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Design Engineer I makes less than a Hardware Engineer I. A Hardware Design Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £34,212. And a Hardware Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £38,209.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Design Engineer I	£27,247 £42,003
Hardware Engineer	£39,660 £52,315
Hardware Engineer IV	£50,489 £67,683
Hardware Engineer III	£40,416 £67,115

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