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Salary Guide

Head of Engineering Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 12,993 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

London2,431 job openings
Manchester225 job openings
Birmingham106 job openings
Cambridge95 job openings
Nottingham95 job openings
Liverpool69 job openings
Bristol67 job openings
Glasgow57 job openings
Reading54 job openings
Leeds51 job openings
Edinburgh46 job openings
Bedford43 job openings
Oxford28 job openings
Aberdeen City27 job openings
Belfast24 job openings

Head of Engineering

12,993 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 12,993 active job listings.

The cities with the most Head of Engineering job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Nottingham. London leads with 2,431 job openings.

Explore 12,993 Head of Engineering job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.