As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist in the United Kingdom is £67,500, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £60,900 to £74,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £60,900
50TH(Median)   £67,500
75TH   £74,000
Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist Salary £60,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist Salary £67,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist Salary £74,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist is about £67,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,625, and a weekly pay of around £1,298. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,196 - £65,333, while Intermediate make £61,787 - £65,825, Senior earn £62,673 - £66,515, Specialist earn £65,037 - £68,664, Expert can reach £67,694 - £71,478 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist £64,052
Intermediate Level Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist £64,545
Senior Level Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist £65,333
Specialist Level Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist £67,500
Expert Level Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist £70,119
£64,052 0 yr
£64,545 < 2 yrs
£65,333 2-4 yrs
£67,500 5-8 yrs
£70,119 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,900 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,002, and Manchester pays around £64,702 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist or Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist makes less than a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist. A Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist earns an average annual salary of £58,460. And a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist earns an average annual salary of £67,500.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist
£50,257
£67,371
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Design Engineer IV
£50,632
£67,874
Hardware Design Engineer
£39,253
£51,777
Hardware Design Engineer I
£27,247
£42,003

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