As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Design Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £56,200, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £50,500 to £63,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £50,500
50TH(Median)   £56,200
75TH   £63,300
Hardware Design Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer III Salary £50,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer III Salary £56,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer III Salary £63,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Design Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Design Engineer III is about £56,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,683, and a weekly pay of around £1,081. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Design Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Design Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,266 - £54,754, while Intermediate make £51,776 - £55,179, Senior earn £52,712 - £56,030, Specialist earn £56,200 - £60,227, Expert can reach £57,472 - £61,710 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer III £53,648
Intermediate Level Hardware Design Engineer III £54,073
Senior Level Hardware Design Engineer III £54,924
Specialist Level Hardware Design Engineer III £58,849
Expert Level Hardware Design Engineer III £60,227
£53,648 0 yr
£54,073 < 2 yrs
£54,924 2-4 yrs
£58,849 5-8 yrs
£60,227 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Design Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,696 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,618, and Manchester pays around £53,871 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Engineer III makes less than a Hardware Design Engineer III. A Hardware Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £54,003. And a Hardware Design Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £56,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Engineer III
£40,416
£67,115
Hardware Design Engineer
£39,253
£51,777
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Design Engineer I
£27,247
£42,003

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