As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer IV in the United Kingdom is £65,459, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £56,969 to £72,514, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £56,969
50TH(Median)   £65,459
75TH   £72,514
Mechanical Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary £56,969 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary £65,459 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary £72,514 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer IV salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer IV is about £65,459 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,455, and a weekly pay of around £1,259. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer IV hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mechanical Engineer IV's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £57,349 - £62,671, while Intermediate make £58,109 - £63,305, Senior earn £59,250 - £64,192, Specialist earn £62,291 - £66,723, Expert can reach £65,670 - £69,776 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer IV £61,024
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer IV £61,658
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer IV £62,671
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer IV £65,459
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer IV £68,302
£61,024 0 yr
£61,658 < 2 yrs
£62,671 2-4 yrs
£65,459 5-8 yrs
£68,302 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Mechanical Engineer IV Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Mechanical Engineer IV. 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 IV field include Analysis (9%), Hydraulics (3%), Installation (2%), Packaging (2%), and Preventative Maintenance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £71,350
Analysis
£71,350
9%
Hydraulics £67,423
Hydraulics
£67,423
3%
Installation £66,768
Installation
£66,768
2%
Packaging £66,768
Packaging
£66,768
2%
Preventative Maintenance £66,114
Preventative Maintenance
£66,114
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Hydraulics
6.04%
Installation
0.69%
Packaging
2.13%
Preventative Maintenance
1.32%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer IV are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £70,696 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £65,945, and Manchester pays around £62,746 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes less than a Mechanical Engineer IV. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And a Mechanical Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £65,459.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II
£30,266
£52,679
Mechanical Engineer I
£25,547
£43,311
Mechanical Engineer III
£39,202
£60,198
Entry Mechanical Engineer
£25,429
£43,111

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