50% of professionals earn between £36,750 - £52,463 GBP
The median salary is £42,771
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 42,771 - GBP 52,463 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 47,617 per year, based on 27,485 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow. London leads with 2,502 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Arm, CV-Library, Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Morgan McKinley (South West), Rivan Industries.
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