As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £51,012, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,985 to £57,722, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £44,985
50TH(Median)   £51,012
75TH   £57,722
Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer II Salary £44,985 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer II Salary £51,012 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer II Salary £57,722 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineer II is about £51,012 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,251, and a weekly pay of around £981. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £46,604 - £50,112, while Intermediate make £46,874 - £50,382, Senior earn £49,213 - £52,715, Specialist earn £51,713 - £55,619, Expert can reach £52,013 - £55,919 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer II £49,033
Intermediate Level Engineer II £49,213
Senior Level Engineer II £51,513
Specialist Level Engineer II £54,317
Expert Level Engineer II £54,517
£49,033 0 yr
£49,213 < 2 yrs
£51,513 2-4 yrs
£54,317 5-8 yrs
£54,517 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Linux skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Agile can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Linux
Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Agile
Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Engineer II field include Analysis (6%), Linux (2%), Agile (2%), SQL (2%), and Continuous Improvement (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £54,073
Analysis
£54,073
6%
Linux £52,032
Linux
£52,032
2%
Agile £52,032
Agile
£52,032
2%
SQL £52,032
SQL
£52,032
2%
Continuous Improvement £51,522
Continuous Improvement
£51,522
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Linux
1.90%
Agile
8.01%
SQL
0.68%
Continuous Improvement
0.77%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,093 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,391, and Manchester pays around £48,898 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Facilities Engineer II or Engineer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Facilities Engineer II makes less than an Engineer II. An Facilities Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,104. And an Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £51,012.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Facilities Engineer II
£31,580
£48,243
Network Engineer II
£33,393
£50,786
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503
Hardware Engineer II
£39,538
£52,154

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