How Much Does a Mechanical Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in the United Kingdom is $54,138, with an hourly rate of $26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $47,650 to $57,751, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $47,650

50TH(Median) $54,138

75TH $57,751

Mechanical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	$47,650	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	$54,138	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	$57,751	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

$47,650

Average $54,138/year

$57,751

$3,971

Average $4,512/month

$4,813

$916

Average $1,041/week

$1,111

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,751	$4,813	$1,111	$28
Average	$54,138	$4,512	$1,041	$26
25th Percentile	$47,650	$3,971	$916	$23

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 $54,138 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $26, a monthly salary of about $4,512, and a weekly pay of around $1,041. 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 $51,233 - $54,516, while Intermediate make $51,717 - $54,785, Senior earn $52,976 - $55,487, Specialist earn $53,654 - $55,918, Expert can reach $53,945 - $56,026 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I	$53,654
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I	$54,138
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I	$54,785
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I	$55,217
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I	$55,325

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 $58,469 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $54,541, and Manchester pays around $51,894 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 $56,197. And a Mechanical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $54,138.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II	$41,563 $72,343
Mechanical Engineer IV	$61,639 $108,118
Mechanical Engineer III	$53,834 $82,668
Entry Mechanical Engineer	$34,921 $59,203

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