How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Petroleum Engineer in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 55,000 to GBP 140,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 10 job listings

How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 85,000 - GBP 97,750 per year.

Salary Guide

Petroleum Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 10 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£55,000 - £140,000

Median salary

£85,000 - £97,750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£47k

25th percentile£55k

Median£85k

75th percentile£140k

90th percentile£161k

50% of professionals earn between £55,000 - £140,000 GBP

The median salary is £85,000

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Petroleum Engineer

10 job openings

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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 91,375 per year, based on 10 active job listings.

The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are Guildford, Reading. Guildford leads with 4 job openings.

Explore 10 Petroleum Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.