As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Civil Engineer in the United Kingdom is £54,943, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,443 to £64,413, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,443
50TH(Median)   £54,943
75TH   £64,413
Senior Civil Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Civil Engineer Salary £47,443 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Civil Engineer Salary £54,943 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Civil Engineer Salary £64,413 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Civil Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Civil Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Civil Engineer is about £54,943 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,579, and a weekly pay of around £1,057. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Civil Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Civil Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Civil Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,450 - £53,040, while Intermediate make £49,122 - £53,600, Senior earn £50,353 - £54,719, Specialist earn £54,383 - £59,607, Expert can reach £56,639 - £62,293 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Civil Engineer £51,585
Intermediate Level Senior Civil Engineer £52,144
Senior Level Senior Civil Engineer £53,264
Specialist Level Senior Civil Engineer £57,770
Expert Level Senior Civil Engineer £60,314
£51,585 0 yr
£52,144 < 2 yrs
£53,264 2-4 yrs
£57,770 5-8 yrs
£60,314 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Civil Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Civil Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £59,338 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,351, and Manchester pays around £52,666 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Engineer makes less than a Senior Civil Engineer. A Senior Engineer earns an average annual salary of £51,808. And a Senior Civil Engineer earns an average annual salary of £54,943.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Engineer
£39,804
£64,361
Senior Electrical Engineer
£36,480
£59,005
Senior Industrial Engineer
£31,292
£53,103
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
£35,492
£54,152
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£41,069
£63,069

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