How Much Does a Hardware Design Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Design Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £38,210, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,460 to £41,850, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £35,460

50TH(Median) £38,210

75TH £41,850

Hardware Design Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	£35,460	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	£38,210	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	£41,850	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Hardware Design Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£35,460

Average £38,210/year

£41,850

£2,955

Average £3,184/month

£3,488

£682

Average £735/week

£805

£17

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,850	£3,488	£805	£20
Average	£38,210	£3,184	£735	£18
25th Percentile	£35,460	£2,955	£682	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Design Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Design Engineer I is about £38,210 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,184, and a weekly pay of around £735. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Design Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Hardware Design Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Hardware Design Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,979 - £38,590, while Intermediate make £37,307 - £39,025, Senior earn £37,923 - £39,840, Specialist earn £38,005 - £40,003, Expert can reach £38,128 - £40,111 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer I	£38,005
Intermediate Level Hardware Design Engineer I	£38,319
Senior Level Hardware Design Engineer I	£39,134
Specialist Level Hardware Design Engineer I	£39,297
Expert Level Hardware Design Engineer I	£39,405

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Design Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Design Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,267 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,494, and Manchester pays around £36,626 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Hardware Engineer I or Hardware Design Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Engineer I makes less than a Hardware Design Engineer I. A Hardware Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £34,116. And a Hardware Design Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £38,210.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Engineer I	£27,170 £41,885
Hardware Design Engineer	£39,253 £51,777
Hardware Engineer IV	£50,489 £67,683
Hardware Design Engineer III	£40,230 £66,806

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