As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £36,962, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,993 to £40,987, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,993
50TH(Median)   £36,962
75TH   £40,987
Project Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £32,993 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £36,962 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £40,987 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer I is about £36,962 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,080, and a weekly pay of around £711. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,185 - £37,383, while Intermediate make £35,481 - £37,683, Senior earn £36,251 - £38,464, Specialist earn £36,666 - £38,944, Expert can reach £36,844 - £39,065 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer I £36,666
Intermediate Level Project Engineer I £36,962
Senior Level Project Engineer I £37,683
Specialist Level Project Engineer I £38,163
Expert Level Project Engineer I £38,284
£36,666 0 yr
£36,962 < 2 yrs
£37,683 2-4 yrs
£38,163 5-8 yrs
£38,284 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,919 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,237, and Manchester pays around £35,430 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IT Project Engineer I or Project Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IT Project Engineer I makes more than a Project Engineer I. A IT Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £39,173. And a Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £36,962.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IT Project Engineer I
£27,631
£51,054
Technical Project Engineer I
£27,558
£50,918
Project Manager I
£35,790
£56,155
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
IT Project Manager I
£36,337
£46,263

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