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 $52,473, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $48,696 to $57,471, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $48,696

50TH(Median) $52,473

75TH $57,471

Hardware Design Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	$48,696	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	$52,473	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer I Salary	$57,471	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

$48,696

Average $52,473/year

$57,471

$4,058

Average $4,373/month

$4,789

$936

Average $1,009/week

$1,105

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,471	$4,789	$1,105	$28
Average	$52,473	$4,373	$1,009	$25
25th Percentile	$48,696	$4,058	$936	$23

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 $52,473 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,373, and a weekly pay of around $1,009. 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 $50,782 - $52,995, while Intermediate make $51,233 - $53,592, Senior earn $52,078 - $54,711, Specialist earn $52,191 - $54,935, Expert can reach $52,360 - $55,084 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer I	$52,191
Intermediate Level Hardware Design Engineer I	$52,622
Senior Level Hardware Design Engineer I	$53,741
Specialist Level Hardware Design Engineer I	$53,965
Expert Level Hardware Design Engineer I	$54,114

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 $56,670 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $52,862, and Manchester pays around $50,298 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 $46,850. And a Hardware Design Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $52,473.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Engineer I	$37,311 $57,520
Hardware Design Engineer	$53,904 $71,104
Hardware Engineer IV	$69,336 $92,947
Hardware Design Engineer III	$55,246 $91,742

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