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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £54,563, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,878 to £60,310, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £47,878

50TH(Median) £54,563

75TH £60,310

Mechanical Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer III Salary	£47,878	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer III Salary	£54,563	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer III Salary	£60,310	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£47,878

Average £54,563/year

£60,310

£3,990

Average £4,547/month

£5,026

£921

Average £1,049/week

£1,160

£23

Average £26/hour

£29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£60,310	£5,026	£1,160	£29
Average	£54,563	£4,547	£1,049	£26
25th Percentile	£47,878	£3,990	£921	£23

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer III is about £54,563 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,547, and a weekly pay of around £1,049. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mechanical Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,776 - £52,867, while Intermediate make £49,375 - £53,366, Senior earn £50,472 - £54,363, Specialist earn £54,064 - £57,394, Expert can reach £55,592 - £59,023 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer III	£51,570
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer III	£52,069
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer III	£53,066
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer III	£56,279
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer III	£57,822

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	6%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,928 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,968, and Manchester pays around £52,301 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes less than a Mechanical Engineer III. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And a Mechanical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £54,563.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II	£30,266 £52,679
Mechanical Engineer I	£25,547 £43,311
Mechanical Engineer IV	£44,885 £78,730
Entry Mechanical Engineer	£25,429 £43,111

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