Civil Engineering Salary in South East
Entry Salary
£29,680 Peak Salary
£111,300 Growth
+275% Lifetime (25yr)
£1.8m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer | 0+ | £26,500 | £29,680 | £33,920 | £37,100 |
| Civil Engineer | 3+ | £33,920 | £40,280 | £47,700 | £53,000 |
| Senior Engineer (Chartered) | 6+ | £44,520 | £53,000 | £61,480 | £69,960 |
| Principal Engineer | 10+ | £58,300 | £68,900 | £80,560 | £90,100 |
| Associate Director | 15+ | £72,080 | £84,800 | £100,700 | £116,600 |
| Director / Chief Engineer | 20+ | £90,100 | £111,300 | £137,800 | £169,600 |
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How South East Compares
Mid-career Civil Engineering median salary by region
London £85,800 South East £68,900 Scotland £68,250 East of England £66,300 South West £64,350 North West £64,350 West Midlands £63,700 Northern Ireland £63,700 Yorkshire and The Humber £61,750 Wales £61,750 East Midlands £61,100 North East £59,150
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Civil Engineering in Other Regions
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.