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Materials Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,334 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£42,000 - £49,725
Median salary
£42,000 - £49,725
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£29k
25th percentile£36k
Median£42k
75th percentile£50k
90th percentile£57k

50% of professionals earn between £35,842 - £49,725 GBP

The median salary is £42,000

Top cities

London85 job openings
Bristol73 job openings
Gloucester62 job openings
Belfast53 job openings
Cambridge53 job openings
Derby31 job openings
East Cowes30 job openings
Nottingham28 job openings
Cwmbran24 job openings
Luton24 job openings
Abingdon22 job openings

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Materials Engineer

1,334 job openings

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The average salary for a Materials Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 42,000 - GBP 49,725 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 45,863 per year, based on 1,334 active job listings.

The cities with the most Materials Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Gloucester, Belfast, Cambridge. London leads with 85 job openings.

Explore 1,334 Materials Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.