As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Failure Analysis Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £43,900, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,400 to £49,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,400
50TH(Median)   £43,900
75TH   £49,500
Failure Analysis Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Failure Analysis Engineer II Salary £38,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Failure Analysis Engineer II Salary £43,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Failure Analysis Engineer II Salary £49,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Failure Analysis Engineer II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Failure Analysis Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Failure Analysis Engineer II is about £43,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,658, and a weekly pay of around £844. Click the switch button below to see more details about Failure Analysis Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Failure Analysis Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,878 - £43,079, while Intermediate make £40,124 - £43,325, Senior earn £42,258 - £45,321, Specialist earn £44,485 - £47,745, Expert can reach £44,736 - £47,996 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Failure Analysis Engineer II £42,094
Intermediate Level Failure Analysis Engineer II £42,258
Senior Level Failure Analysis Engineer II £44,318
Specialist Level Failure Analysis Engineer II £46,658
Expert Level Failure Analysis Engineer II £46,825
£42,094 0 yr
£42,258 < 2 yrs
£44,318 2-4 yrs
£46,658 5-8 yrs
£46,825 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Skills to Boost a Failure Analysis Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Failure Analysis Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 24% salary raise, while strong Mechanical Engineering skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Agile can result in a 1% 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.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineering field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product life cycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
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 Failure Analysis Engineer II field include Analysis (24%), Mechanical Engineering (2%), Agile (1%), Statistical Analysis (1%), and Electrical Engineering (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £54,436
Analysis
£54,436
24%
Mechanical Engineering £44,778
Mechanical Engineering
£44,778
2%
Agile £44,339
Agile
£44,339
1%
Statistical Analysis £44,339
Statistical Analysis
£44,339
1%
Electrical Engineering £44,339
Electrical Engineering
£44,339
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Mechanical Engineering
29.80%
Agile
8.01%
Statistical Analysis
6.43%
Electrical Engineering
0.36%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Failure Analysis Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £47,412 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £44,226, and Manchester pays around £42,080 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer II or Failure Analysis Engineer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer II makes less than a Failure Analysis Engineer II. A Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,221. And a Failure Analysis Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £43,900.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Hardware Engineer II
£39,538
£52,154
Logistic Analysis Specialist II
£29,093
£47,624
Quality Assurance Engineer II
£29,183
£40,657
Technical Engineer II
£31,885
£51,317

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