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Salary Guide

Head of Engineering Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 14,570 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Median salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£49k
25th percentile£61k
Median£80k
75th percentile£100k
90th percentile£115k

50% of professionals earn between £60,874 - £100,000 GBP

The median salary is £80,000

Top cities

London2,321 job openings
Manchester224 job openings
Birmingham107 job openings
Nottingham89 job openings
Cambridge88 job openings
Edinburgh70 job openings
Leeds63 job openings
Bristol56 job openings
Liverpool53 job openings
Reading52 job openings
Glasgow50 job openings
Bedford48 job openings
Oxford33 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne26 job openings
Retford25 job openings
Cardiff22 job openings
Sheffield22 job openings
Southampton22 job openings
Christchurch21 job openings

Head of Engineering

14,570 job openings

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The average salary for a Head of Engineering in United Kingdom is GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 90,000 per year, based on 14,570 active job listings.

The cities with the most Head of Engineering job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cambridge. London leads with 2,321 job openings.

Explore 14,570 Head of Engineering job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.