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Materials Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,101 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£42,000 - £46,350
Median salary
£42,000 - £46,350
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£35k
Median£42k
75th percentile£46k
90th percentile£53k

50% of professionals earn between £35,227 - £46,350 GBP

The median salary is £42,000

Top cities

Bristol82 job openings
Belfast54 job openings
London54 job openings
Gloucester33 job openings
Nottingham33 job openings
Barnstaple32 job openings
Derby32 job openings
East Cowes31 job openings
Luton31 job openings
Cambridge22 job openings

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Materials Engineer

1,101 job openings

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The average salary for a Materials Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 42,000 - GBP 46,350 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 44,175 per year, based on 1,101 active job listings.

The cities with the most Materials Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are Bristol, Belfast, London, Gloucester, Nottingham. Bristol leads with 82 job openings.

Explore 1,101 Materials Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.