How Much Does a Hardware 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 Engineer I in the United Kingdom is $52,471, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $48,684 to $57,467, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $48,684

50TH(Median) $52,471

75TH $57,467

Hardware Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	$48,684	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	$52,471	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary	$57,467	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$48,684

Average $52,471/year

$57,467

$4,057

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	$57,467	$4,789	$1,105	$28
Average	$52,471	$4,373	$1,009	$25
25th Percentile	$48,684	$4,057	$936	$23

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer I is about $52,471 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 Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $50,775 - $52,993, while Intermediate make $51,228 - $53,590, Senior earn $52,075 - $54,708, Specialist earn $52,189 - $54,932, Expert can reach $52,358 - $55,081 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer I	$52,189
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer I	$52,620
Senior Level Hardware Engineer I	$53,739
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer I	$53,963
Expert Level Hardware Engineer I	$54,112

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 Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $56,669 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $52,861, and Manchester pays around $50,296 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Design Engineer I makes less than a Hardware Engineer I. A Hardware Design Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $46,982. And a Hardware Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $52,471.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Design Engineer I	$37,417 $57,682
Hardware Engineer	$54,464 $71,842
Hardware Engineer IV	$69,336 $92,947
Hardware Engineer III	$55,502 $92,167

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