As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Marine Chief Engineer in the United Kingdom is £60,854, with an hourly rate of £29, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,085 to £65,838, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,085
50TH(Median)   £60,854
75TH   £65,838
Marine Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Marine Chief Engineer Salary £48,085 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Marine Chief Engineer Salary £60,854 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Marine Chief Engineer Salary £65,838 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Marine Chief Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Marine Chief Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Marine Chief Engineer is about £60,854 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £29, a monthly salary of about £5,071, and a weekly pay of around £1,170. Click the switch button below to see more details about Marine Chief Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Marine Chief Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Marine Chief Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,372 - £57,995, while Intermediate make £51,516 - £58,948, Senior earn £52,468 - £59,901, Specialist earn £54,565 - £61,226, Expert can reach £57,995 - £62,491 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Marine Chief Engineer £55,708
Intermediate Level Marine Chief Engineer £56,661
Senior Level Marine Chief Engineer £57,614
Specialist Level Marine Chief Engineer £59,520
Expert Level Marine Chief Engineer £61,598
£55,708 0 yr
£56,661 < 2 yrs
£57,614 2-4 yrs
£59,520 5-8 yrs
£61,598 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Marine Chief Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Marine Chief Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £65,722 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £61,306, and Manchester pays around £58,331 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Editor in Chief or Marine Chief Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Editor in Chief makes less than a Marine Chief Engineer. A Editor in Chief earns an average annual salary of £45,083. And a Marine Chief Engineer earns an average annual salary of £60,854.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Editor in Chief
£36,296
£55,146
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363
Chief Executive Officer
£279,548
£573,043
Chief Financial Officer
£180,291
£373,721
Chief Administrative Executive
£82,438
£167,698

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