As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £43,110, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,683 to £48,615, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,683
50TH(Median)   £43,110
75TH   £48,615
Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer I Salary £38,683 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer I Salary £43,110 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer I Salary £48,615 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineer I is about £43,110 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,593, and a weekly pay of around £829. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,128 - £43,685, while Intermediate make £41,656 - £44,342, Senior earn £42,647 - £45,575, Specialist earn £42,780 - £45,821, Expert can reach £42,978 - £45,986 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer I £42,780
Intermediate Level Engineer I £43,274
Senior Level Engineer I £44,507
Specialist Level Engineer I £44,753
Expert Level Engineer I £44,918
£42,780 0 yr
£43,274 < 2 yrs
£44,507 2-4 yrs
£44,753 5-8 yrs
£44,918 > 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 Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,559 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,430, and Manchester pays around £41,323 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Engineer I makes less than an Engineer I. An Electrical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £36,485. And an Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £43,110.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
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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