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Salary Guide

Civil Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 22,839 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£46,000 - £55,000
Median salary
£46,000 - £55,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£30k
25th percentile£38k
Median£46k
75th percentile£55k
90th percentile£63k

50% of professionals earn between £37,750 - £55,000 GBP

The median salary is £46,000

Top cities

London2,324 job openings
Manchester1,027 job openings
Glasgow784 job openings
Birmingham757 job openings
Bristol660 job openings
Leeds464 job openings
Edinburgh403 job openings
Cardiff397 job openings
Warrington321 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne284 job openings
West Of England269 job openings
Belfast263 job openings
Exeter241 job openings
Liverpool198 job openings
Peterborough187 job openings
Cambridge185 job openings
Reading184 job openings
Leicester167 job openings
Plymouth162 job openings
Nottingham160 job openings
Sheffield152 job openings
Brighton138 job openings
Derby129 job openings
East Midlands122 job openings
Kennington122 job openings

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Civil Engineer

22,839 job openings

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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 46,000 - GBP 55,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 50,500 per year, based on 22,839 active job listings.

The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol. London leads with 2,324 job openings.

Explore 22,839 Civil Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.