As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer V in the United Kingdom is £73,475, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,394 to £86,159, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,394
50TH(Median)   £73,475
75TH   £86,159
Mechanical Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer V Salary £62,394 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer V Salary £73,475 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer V Salary £86,159 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer V salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer V is about £73,475 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,123, and a weekly pay of around £1,413. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer V hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mechanical Engineer V's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £64,379 - £70,994, while Intermediate make £65,371 - £71,821, Senior earn £66,198 - £72,648, Specialist earn £67,686 - £73,854, Expert can reach £70,167 - £76,693 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer V £69,010
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer V £69,836
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer V £70,663
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer V £71,821
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer V £74,422
£69,010 0 yr
£69,836 < 2 yrs
£70,663 2-4 yrs
£71,821 5-8 yrs
£74,422 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer V are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £79,353 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,021, and Manchester pays around £70,429 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes less than a Mechanical Engineer V. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And a Mechanical Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £73,475.

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
Mechanical Engineer IV
£44,885
£78,730
Engineer V
£64,732
£99,904

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