As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager in Edinburgh, UK is £70,934, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,788 to £78,498, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,788
50TH(Median)   £70,934
75TH   £78,498
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £63,788 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £70,934 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Salary £78,498 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 £70,934 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,911, and a weekly pay of around £1,364. 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 £65,388 - £69,654, while Intermediate make £65,708 - £69,868, Senior earn £66,241 - £70,401, Specialist earn £67,201 - £71,160, Expert can reach £70,188 - £74,321 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £68,268
Intermediate Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £68,588
Senior Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £69,121
Specialist Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £69,868
Expert Level Mechanical Design Engineering Manager £72,853
£68,268 0 yr
£68,588 < 2 yrs
£69,121 2-4 yrs
£69,868 5-8 yrs
£72,853 > 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 more than a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager. A Mechanical Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £70,114. And a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £69,680.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineering Manager Edinburgh, UK
£49,578
£85,476
Manager - Mechanical Engineering Edinburgh, UK
£48,011
£82,772
Mechanical Engineer I Edinburgh, UK
£26,006
£44,090
Mechanical Engineer IV Edinburgh, UK
£45,693
£80,148

Mechanical Design Engineering Manager Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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