As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager in the United Kingdom is £69,680, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,660 to £77,110, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,660
50TH(Median)   £69,680
75TH   £77,110
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £62,660 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £69,680 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £77,110 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Design Engineering Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager is about £69,680 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,807, and a weekly pay of around £1,340. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Design Engineering Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Mechanical Design Engineering Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Mechanical Design Engineering Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £64,232 - £68,423, while Intermediate make £64,546 - £68,632, Senior earn £65,070 - £69,156, Specialist earn £66,013 - £69,902, Expert can reach £68,947 - £73,007 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £67,061
Intermediate Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £67,375
Senior Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £67,899
Specialist Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £68,632
Expert Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £71,565
£67,061 0 yr
£67,375 < 2 yrs
£67,899 2-4 yrs
£68,632 5-8 yrs
£71,565 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Design Engineering Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Design Engineering Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £75,254 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £70,198, and Manchester pays around £66,792 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineering Manager or Mechanical Design Engineering Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineering Manager makes less than a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager. A Mechanical Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,875. And a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £69,680.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineering Manager
£48,701
£83,965
Manager - Mechanical Engineering
£47,162
£81,308
Mechanical Engineer I
£25,547
£43,311
Mechanical Engineer IV
£44,885
£78,730

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