As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Director in the United Kingdom is £93,940, with an hourly rate of £45, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £83,850 to £104,050, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £83,850
50TH(Median)   £93,940
75TH   £104,050
Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineering Director Salary £83,850 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Director Salary £93,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Director Salary £104,050 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineering Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineering Director is about £93,940 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £45, a monthly salary of about £7,828, and a weekly pay of around £1,807. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineering Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Engineering Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Engineering Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £86,109 - £92,133, while Intermediate make £86,561 - £92,434, Senior earn £87,766 - £93,639, Specialist earn £88,970 - £94,694, Expert can reach £90,627 - £96,203 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineering Director £90,175
Intermediate Level Engineering Director £90,627
Senior Level Engineering Director £91,681
Specialist Level Engineering Director £92,886
Expert Level Engineering Director £94,242
£90,175 0 yr
£90,627 < 2 yrs
£91,681 2-4 yrs
£92,886 5-8 yrs
£94,242 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Engineering Director Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Engineering Director. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong Software Engineering skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Plumbing 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.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Software Engineering
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
Plumbing
Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Engineering Director field include Leadership (11%), Software Engineering (2%), Plumbing (2%), and Scrum (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £104,273
Leadership
£104,273
11%
Software Engineering £95,819
Software Engineering
£95,819
2%
Plumbing £95,819
Plumbing
£95,819
2%
Scrum £94,879
Scrum
£94,879
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Software Engineering
0.91%
Plumbing
5.87%
Scrum
5.81%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Engineering Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £101,455 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £94,638, and Manchester pays around £90,046 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Engineering or Engineering Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Director of Engineering makes less than an Engineering Director. An Director of Engineering earns an average annual salary of £86,673. And an Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £93,940.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Director of Engineering
£67,848
£102,950
Software Engineering Director
£87,196
£125,802
Network Engineering Director
£57,419
£71,125
Systems Consultant/Engineering Director
£80,356
£106,747

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