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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Skills to Boost a Mechanical Engineer V Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Mechanical Engineer V. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong Design Engineering skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Procurement 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.
Procurement
Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Mechanical Engineer V field include Analysis (11%), Design Engineering (2%), Procurement (2%), System Design (1%), and Programming (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £81,557
Analysis
£81,557
11%
Design Engineering £74,945
Design Engineering
£74,945
2%
Procurement £74,945
Procurement
£74,945
2%
System Design £74,210
System Design
£74,210
1%
Programming £74,210
Programming
£74,210
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Design Engineering
3.34%
Procurement
0.05%
System Design
18.74%
Programming
1.55%

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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