How Much Does a Mechanical Engineer I Make in Cardiff, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in Cardiff, UK is £39,583, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,839 to £42,224, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £34,839

50TH(Median) £39,583

75TH £42,224

Mechanical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£34,839	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£39,583	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£42,224	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Mechanical Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£34,839

Average £39,583/year

£42,224

£2,903

Average £3,299/month

£3,519

£670

Average £761/week

£812

£17

Average £19/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£42,224	£3,519	£812	£20
Average	£39,583	£3,299	£761	£19
25th Percentile	£34,839	£2,903	£670	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer I is about £39,583 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,299, and a weekly pay of around £761. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Mechanical Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,458 - £39,859, while Intermediate make £37,812 - £40,056, Senior earn £38,733 - £40,568, Specialist earn £39,229 - £40,884, Expert can reach £39,441 - £40,963 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I	£39,229
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I	£39,583
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I	£40,056
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I	£40,371
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I	£40,450

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,577 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,716, and Manchester pays around £37,789 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes more than a Mechanical Engineer I. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,088. And a Mechanical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £39,423.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II	Cardiff, UK	£30,389 £52,893
Mechanical Engineer IV	Cardiff, UK	£45,067 £79,049
Mechanical Engineer III	Cardiff, UK	£39,360 £60,442
Entry Mechanical Engineer	Cardiff, UK	£25,532 £43,286

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