50% of professionals earn between £40,494 - £81,250 GBP
The median salary is £55,000
The average salary for a Research Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 81,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 68,125 per year, based on 2,508 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Luton. London leads with 970 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Decagon, NCC – Innovating for Industry.
Explore 2,508 Research Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.