As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical in the United Kingdom is £74,422, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,386 to £87,295, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,386
50TH(Median)   £74,422
75TH   £87,295
Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical Salary £63,386 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical Salary £74,422 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical Salary £87,295 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical is about £74,422 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,202, and a weekly pay of around £1,431. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanicals Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £65,363 - £71,951, while Intermediate make £66,351 - £72,775, Senior earn £67,175 - £73,598, Specialist earn £68,657 - £74,806, Expert can reach £71,127 - £77,688 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical £69,975
Intermediate Level Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical £70,798
Senior Level Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical £71,622
Specialist Level Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical £72,775
Expert Level Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical £75,382
£69,975 0 yr
£70,798 < 2 yrs
£71,622 2-4 yrs
£72,775 5-8 yrs
£75,382 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,375 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,975, and Manchester pays around £71,337 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer II or Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Mechanical Engineer II makes less than an Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical. An Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And an Engineer, Lead/Master - Mechanical earns an average annual salary of £74,422.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II
£30,266
£52,679
Mechanical Engineer I
£25,547
£43,311
Mechanical Engineer III
£39,202
£60,198
Mechanical Engineer IV
£44,885
£78,730
Entry Mechanical Engineer
£25,429
£43,111

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