As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £37,707, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,710 to £42,861, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,710
50TH(Median)   £37,707
75TH   £42,861
Civil Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Civil Engineer I Salary £32,710 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Engineer I Salary £37,707 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Engineer I Salary £42,861 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Civil Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Civil Engineer I is about £37,707 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,142, and a weekly pay of around £725. Click the switch button below to see more details about Civil Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Civil Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,470 - £38,245, while Intermediate make £36,066 - £38,861, Senior earn £37,185 - £40,015, Specialist earn £37,334 - £40,246, Expert can reach £37,558 - £40,399 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Civil Engineer I £37,334
Intermediate Level Civil Engineer I £37,861
Senior Level Civil Engineer I £39,015
Specialist Level Civil Engineer I £39,246
Expert Level Civil Engineer I £39,399
£37,334 0 yr
£37,861 < 2 yrs
£39,015 2-4 yrs
£39,246 5-8 yrs
£39,399 > 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 Civil Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Civil Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,724 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,987, and Manchester pays around £36,144 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer I or Civil Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer I makes less than a Civil Engineer I. A Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £33,231. And a Civil Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £37,707.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
Electrical Engineer I
£33,730
£40,998
Facilities Engineer I
£30,958
£43,149
Network Engineer I
£27,535
£36,602
Manufacturing Engineer I
£24,604
£35,808

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