As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Engineering Manager in the United Kingdom is £75,500, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,700 to £84,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £65,700
50TH(Median)   £75,500
75TH   £84,500
General Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile General Engineering Manager Salary £65,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile General Engineering Manager Salary £75,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile General Engineering Manager Salary £84,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a General Engineering Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified General Engineering Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a General Engineering Manager is about £75,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,292, and a weekly pay of around £1,452. Click the switch button below to see more details about General Engineering Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do General Engineering Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A General Engineering Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £67,894 - £73,745, while Intermediate make £68,333 - £74,037, Senior earn £69,503 - £75,207, Specialist earn £70,673 - £76,172, Expert can reach £72,282 - £77,515 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level General Engineering Manager £71,843
Intermediate Level General Engineering Manager £72,282
Senior Level General Engineering Manager £73,306
Specialist Level General Engineering Manager £74,476
Expert Level General Engineering Manager £75,769
£71,843 0 yr
£72,282 < 2 yrs
£73,306 2-4 yrs
£74,476 5-8 yrs
£75,769 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a General Engineering Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a General Engineering Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong AWS skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Java 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.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
AWS
Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
Java
Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the General Engineering Manager field include Leadership (11%), AWS (1%), Java (1%), and API (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £83,805
Leadership
£83,805
11%
AWS £76,255
AWS
£76,255
1%
Java £76,255
Java
£76,255
1%
API £76,255
API
£76,255
1%
Leadership
3.07%
AWS
3.66%
Java
7.28%
API
6.77%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for General Engineering Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £81,540 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £76,061, and Manchester pays around £72,371 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineering Manager or General Engineering Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineering Manager makes less than a General Engineering Manager. A Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £69,722. And a General Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £75,500.

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