As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £47,494, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,735 to £51,814, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £42,735
50TH(Median)   £47,494
75TH   £51,814
Hardware Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer II Salary £42,735 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer II Salary £47,494 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer II Salary £51,814 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer II is about £47,494 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,958, and a weekly pay of around £913. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,014 - £46,784, while Intermediate make £44,227 - £46,997, Senior earn £46,073 - £48,590, Specialist earn £47,945 - £50,460, Expert can reach £48,139 - £50,653 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer II £45,931
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer II £46,073
Senior Level Hardware Engineer II £47,816
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer II £49,622
Expert Level Hardware Engineer II £49,751
£45,931 0 yr
£46,073 < 2 yrs
£47,816 2-4 yrs
£49,622 5-8 yrs
£49,751 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 5%
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Skills to Boost a Hardware Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Hardware Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Circuit Design skills boost pay by a 4%. Even Hardware Development can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Circuit Design
The process of circuit design can cover systems ranging from complex electronic systems all the way down to the individual transistors within an integrated circuit. For simple circuits the design process can often be done by one person without needing a planned or structured design process, but for more complex designs, teams of designers following a systematic approach with intelligently guided computer simulation are becoming increasingly common. In integrated circuit design automation, the term "circuit design" often refers to the step of the design cycle which outputs the schematics of the integrated circuit. Typically this is the step between logic design and physical design.
Hardware Development
Hardware development is a complex effort that includes the creation and optimization of electronics and mechanical system elements that perform various computational processes.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Hardware Engineer II field include Analysis (8%), Circuit Design (4%), Hardware Development (2%), ISO (2%), and System Design (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £51,294
Analysis
£51,294
8%
Circuit Design £49,394
Circuit Design
£49,394
4%
Hardware Development £48,444
Hardware Development
£48,444
2%
ISO £48,444
ISO
£48,444
2%
System Design £48,444
System Design
£48,444
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Circuit Design
3.24%
Hardware Development
7.99%
ISO
1.41%
System Design
18.74%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £51,294 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,847, and Manchester pays around £45,525 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Design Engineer II makes less than a Hardware Engineer II. A Hardware Design Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,789. And a Hardware Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £47,494.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Design Engineer II
£39,711
£52,381
Hardware Engineer
£39,660
£52,315
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Engineer I
£27,170
£41,885

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