50% of professionals earn between £44,281 - £71,000 GBP
The median salary is £60,000
The average salary for a Research Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 73,285 - GBP 121,263 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 67,500 per year, based on 684 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Luton. London leads with 264 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Jobster, GKN Aerospace, MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre, AVEVA, AXISCADES.
Explore 684 Research Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.