As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £46,986, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,307 to £51,972, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,307
50TH(Median)   £46,986
75TH   £51,972
Mechanical Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer II Salary £41,307 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer II Salary £46,986 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer II Salary £51,972 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer II is about £46,986 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,916, and a weekly pay of around £904. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mechanical Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,833 - £46,138, while Intermediate make £43,087 - £46,393, Senior earn £44,867 - £47,879, Specialist earn £46,986 - £49,814, Expert can reach £47,730 - £50,632 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer II £45,121
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer II £45,291
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer II £46,986
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer II £48,846
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer II £49,591
£45,121 0 yr
£45,291 < 2 yrs
£46,986 2-4 yrs
£48,846 5-8 yrs
£49,591 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Mechanical Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Mechanical Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Hydraulics skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Installation can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Mechanical Engineer II field include Analysis (9%), Hydraulics (3%), Installation (2%), Product Development (2%), and Preventative Maintenance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £51,215
Analysis
£51,215
9%
Hydraulics £48,396
Hydraulics
£48,396
3%
Installation £47,926
Installation
£47,926
2%
Product Development £47,926
Product Development
£47,926
2%
Preventative Maintenance £47,456
Preventative Maintenance
£47,456
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Hydraulics
6.04%
Installation
0.69%
Product Development
13.17%
Preventative Maintenance
1.32%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £50,745 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,335, and Manchester pays around £45,038 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer I makes less than a Mechanical Engineer II. A Mechanical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £36,259. And a Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £46,986.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer I
£25,547
£43,311
Mechanical Engineer III
£39,202
£60,198
Mechanical Engineer IV
£44,885
£78,730
Entry Mechanical Engineer
£25,429
£43,111

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