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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£51,570 0 yr
£52,069 < 2 yrs
£53,066 2-4 yrs
£56,279 5-8 yrs
£57,822 > 8 yrs
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

Skills to Boost a Mechanical Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Mechanical Engineer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Design Engineering skills boost pay by a 3%. Even System Design 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.
Design Engineering
Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
System Design
Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Mechanical Engineer III field include Analysis (9%), Design Engineering (3%), System Design (2%), and Preventative Maintenance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £59,474
Analysis
£59,474
9%
Design Engineering £56,200
Design Engineering
£56,200
3%
System Design £55,654
System Design
£55,654
2%
Preventative Maintenance £55,109
Preventative Maintenance
£55,109
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Design Engineering
3.34%
System Design
18.74%
Preventative Maintenance
1.32%

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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