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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr

Vehicle Mechanic Salary in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a distinct labour market with salaries generally below the UK median but the lowest housing costs in the UK. Belfast is the primary employment hub, with strengths in technology, financial services (particularly fintech) and the public sector.

The UK's lowest housing costs in most areas. Belfast salaries in technology and financial services can be competitive when adjusted for cost of living.

Entry Salary
£15,680
Peak Salary
£47,040
Growth
▲ 200%
Lifetime (25yr)
£784k
WINDOW: TRAJECTORY

Salary Trajectory

StageYrs ExpP25MedianP75P90
Apprentice Mechanic0+£12,740£15,680£19,600£21,560
Qualified Mechanic3+£24,500£29,400£34,300£38,220
Senior Technician7+£28,420£35,868£43,414£47,040
Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician12+£34,300£41,160£47,040£51,352
Service Manager / Garage Owner16+£39,200£47,040£56,840£68,600

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WINDOW: REGIONAL COMPARISON

How Northern Ireland Compares

Mid-career Vehicle Mechanic median salary by region

London
£48,312
South East
£38,796
Scotland
£38,430
East of England
£37,332
South West
£36,234
North West
£36,234
West Midlands
£35,868
Northern Ireland
£35,868
Yorkshire and The Humber
£34,770
Wales
£34,770
East Midlands
£34,404
North East
£33,306
WINDOW: RELATED

Compare with Other Careers in Northern Ireland

Vehicle Mechanic in Other Regions

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.