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Nuclear Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 4,152 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£42,500 - £55,081
Median salary
£42,500 - £55,081
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£29k
25th percentile£36k
Median£43k
75th percentile£55k
90th percentile£63k

50% of professionals earn between £36,125 - £55,081 GBP

The median salary is £42,500

Top cities

Bridgwater294 job openings
West Of England274 job openings
Warrington268 job openings
Glasgow255 job openings
East Midlands207 job openings
Bristol170 job openings
London104 job openings
Manchester101 job openings
Olney90 job openings
Plymouth49 job openings
Bath33 job openings
Whitehaven33 job openings
Almondsbury32 job openings
Leiston31 job openings
Bolton28 job openings
Abingdon24 job openings
Derby24 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne24 job openings
Portsmouth24 job openings
Altrincham21 job openings

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Nuclear Engineer

4,152 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 42,500 - GBP 55,081 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 48,791 per year, based on 4,152 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are Bridgwater, West Of England, Warrington, Glasgow, East Midlands. Bridgwater leads with 294 job openings.

Explore 4,152 Nuclear Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.