As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aircraft Engineering in the United Kingdom is £37,730, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,468 to £42,224, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,468
50TH(Median)   £37,730
75TH   £42,224
Aircraft Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Aircraft Engineering Salary £33,468 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Aircraft Engineering Salary £37,730 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Aircraft Engineering Salary £42,224 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Aircraft Engineering Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Aircraft Engineering salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Aircraft Engineering is about £37,730 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,144, and a weekly pay of around £726. Click the switch button below to see more details about Aircraft Engineering hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Aircraft Engineerings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Aircraft Engineering's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,822 - £38,200, while Intermediate make £36,331 - £38,736, Senior earn £37,285 - £39,742, Specialist earn £37,412 - £39,944, Expert can reach £37,603 - £40,078 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Aircraft Engineering £37,412
Intermediate Level Aircraft Engineering £37,864
Senior Level Aircraft Engineering £38,870
Specialist Level Aircraft Engineering £39,072
Expert Level Aircraft Engineering £39,206
£37,412 0 yr
£37,864 < 2 yrs
£38,870 2-4 yrs
£39,072 5-8 yrs
£39,206 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Aircraft Engineering?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Aircraft Engineering are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,748 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,010, and Manchester pays around £36,166 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineering Director or Aircraft Engineering?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Engineering Director makes more than an Aircraft Engineering. An Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £85,288. And an Aircraft Engineering earns an average annual salary of £37,730.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineering Director
£66,764
£101,305
Engineering Manager
£49,837
£89,237
Director of Engineering
£67,848
£102,950
Engineering Consultant
£65,607
£101,251
Top Engineering Executive
£101,813
£157,746

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