As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer in the United Kingdom is £47,000, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,400 to £52,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,400
50TH(Median)   £47,000
75TH   £52,000
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Salary £41,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Salary £47,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Salary £52,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Mechanical Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer is about £47,000 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,917, and a weekly pay of around £904. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Mechanical Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Intermediate Mechanical Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Intermediate Mechanical Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,904 - £46,164, while Intermediate make £43,155 - £46,415, Senior earn £44,910 - £47,896, Specialist earn £47,000 - £49,836, Expert can reach £47,746 - £50,657 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Mechanical Engineer £45,161
Intermediate Level Intermediate Mechanical Engineer £45,328
Senior Level Intermediate Mechanical Engineer £47,000
Specialist Level Intermediate Mechanical Engineer £48,866
Expert Level Intermediate Mechanical Engineer £49,612
£45,161 0 yr
£45,328 < 2 yrs
£47,000 2-4 yrs
£48,866 5-8 yrs
£49,612 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Hydraulics skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Installation can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Intermediate Mechanical Engineer field include Analysis (9%), Hydraulics (3%), Installation (2%), Product Development (2%), and Preventative Maintenance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £51,230
Analysis
£51,230
9%
Hydraulics £48,410
Hydraulics
£48,410
3%
Installation £47,940
Installation
£47,940
2%
Product Development £47,940
Product Development
£47,940
2%
Preventative Maintenance £47,470
Preventative Maintenance
£47,470
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Hydraulics
6.04%
Installation
0.69%
Product Development
13.17%
Preventative Maintenance
1.32%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Mechanical Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Mechanical Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £50,760 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,349, and Manchester pays around £45,052 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer II or Intermediate Mechanical Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Mechanical Engineer II makes less than an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer. An Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £47,000.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II
£30,266
£52,679
Mechanical Engineer I
£25,547
£43,311
Mechanical Engineer III
£39,202
£60,198
Mechanical Engineer IV
£44,885
£78,730

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