As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £56,126, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £50,481 to £63,201, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £50,481
50TH(Median)   £56,126
75TH   £63,201
Hardware Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary £50,481 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary £56,126 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary £63,201 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer III is about £56,126 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,677, and a weekly pay of around £1,079. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,239 - £54,694, while Intermediate make £51,745 - £55,115, Senior earn £52,672 - £55,957, Specialist earn £56,126 - £60,139, Expert can reach £57,393 - £61,617 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer III £53,598
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer III £54,020
Senior Level Hardware Engineer III £54,862
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer III £58,766
Expert Level Hardware Engineer III £60,139
£53,598 0 yr
£54,020 < 2 yrs
£54,862 2-4 yrs
£58,766 5-8 yrs
£60,139 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 7%
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Skills to Boost a Hardware Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Hardware Engineer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Debugging skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Computer Engineering 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.
Debugging
Debugging is the process of finding and resolving defects or problems within a computer program that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system. Debugging tactics can involve interactive debugging, control flow analysis, unit testing, integration testing, log file analysis, monitoring at the application or system level, memory dumps, and profiling.
Computer Engineering
Computer engineering is a branch of electrical engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Hardware Engineer III field include Analysis (6%), Debugging (2%), Computer Engineering (2%), and Digital Design (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £59,494
Analysis
£59,494
6%
Debugging £57,249
Debugging
£57,249
2%
Computer Engineering £57,249
Computer Engineering
£57,249
2%
Digital Design £56,687
Digital Design
£56,687
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Debugging
3.05%
Computer Engineering
7.56%
Digital Design
5.19%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,616 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,543, and Manchester pays around £53,800 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Design Engineer III makes less than a Hardware Engineer III. A Hardware Design Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £53,754. And a Hardware Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £56,126.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Design Engineer III
£40,230
£66,806
Hardware Engineer
£39,660
£52,315
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Engineer I
£27,170
£41,885

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