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Salary Guide

Head of Engineering Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 26,832 job listings - 2026

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

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£48k
25th percentile£60k
Median£80k
75th percentile£100k
90th percentile£115k

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

The median salary is £80,000

Top cities

London2,829 job openings
Manchester273 job openings
Nottingham122 job openings
Birmingham121 job openings
Cambridge111 job openings
Glasgow109 job openings
Leeds73 job openings
Liverpool73 job openings
Gb69 job openings
Reading67 job openings
Bristol48 job openings
Edinburgh41 job openings
Oxford29 job openings
Bedford27 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne26 job openings
Langley25 job openings
Aberdeen City23 job openings
Cardiff23 job openings
Milton Keynes23 job openings
Luton22 job openings
Aberdeen21 job openings
Southampton21 job openings

Head of Engineering

26,832 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 26,832 active job listings.

The cities with the most Head of Engineering job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cambridge. London leads with 2,829 job openings.

Explore 26,832 Head of Engineering job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.