50% of professionals earn between £36,000 - £55,000 GBP
The median salary is £45,000
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 50,000 per year, based on 28,545 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow. London leads with 2,783 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Morgan McKinley (South West), CV-Library, AuB Talent, Carrington West, Coulter Elite Resourcing.
Explore 28,545 Design Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.