Project Associate Engineer Engineer Staff Engineer Salaries

Project Associate Engineer Engineer Staff Engineer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£62K - £103K/yr
£80K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£14K/yrAverage
£6K - £32K/yrRange
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Last updated 6 Jul 2026663 Salaries submitted
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Total pay trajectory

Associate Engineer
£34K£56K/yr
Engineer IV
£33K£68K/yr

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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Staff Engineer
10-14 Years
£131K - £153K/yr
London, England
£131K - £153K/yr
Staff Engineer
10-14 Years
£124K - £144K/yr
London, England
£124K - £144K/yr
Staff Engineer
1-3 Years
£39K - £45K/yr
London, England
£39K - £45K/yr
Staff Engineer
10-14 Years
£208K - £241K/yr
London, England
£208K - £241K/yr
Staff Engineer
7-9 Years
£157K - £182K/yr
London, England
£157K - £182K/yr
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Staff Engineer
7-9 Years
£159K/yr
£99K • £60K
Manchester, England
£159K/yr
£99K • £60K
Staff Engineer
15+ Years
£91K - £107K/yr
London, England
£91K - £107K/yr
Staff Engineer
15+ Years
£70K/yr
£70K • £0
Saint Andrews, Scotland
£70K/yr
£70K • £0
Staff Engineer
10-14 Years
£111K - £130K/yr
Glasgow, Scotland
£111K - £130K/yr
Staff Engineer
10-14 Years
£117K/yr
£117K • £0
London, England
£117K/yr
£117K • £0

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand and usually offer above-average salaries. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace and industry. Most roles require a qualification, which can be obtained through a university degree or a diploma gained during an apprenticeship. Show more

Frequently asked questions about Staff Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Staff Engineer is £94,288 per year or £45 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £198,396 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £68,316 (25th percentile) and £135,797 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 663 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Staff Engineer in United Kingdom is £135,797 per year, £11,316 per month or £65 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Staff Engineer in United Kingdom is £68,316 per year, £5,693 per month or £33 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £33,322 per year (estimate) and goes up to £144,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
A key component to increasing your earning potential as a staff engineer, is to build on your professional development and acquire new engineering credentials. Look into bachelor's or master's degree, or vocational training plans.
If you already have considerable experience under your belt, look into becoming a chartered engineer (CEng), as this can make a significant difference in your ability to earn a higher salary as a staff engineer.
Qualifications aside, it’s important to develop strong communication and leadership skills because in your role, you'll often need to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. The ability to lead teams makes you a valuable asset to your company, which can lead to higher salaries and promotions. Alternatively, look for opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.
Multiple skill sets and experience are required in order to prosper in new staff engineer positions. When putting together a pay offer, companies take into account their perceived value of your skills. It is your job to prove why you are worth more than the average candidate. First ensure you take a look at current job postings and see what the market rate is for your position and with your qualifications. Make sure you know how to sell yourself by outlining your in-demand skills and emphasising the "value you can create" and illustrate how your "experience directly translates to the position," to show why you believe you can command the salary you're asking for.
If you're looking for a pay rise, use the same tactics to convey how your performance has excelled expectations, or how you have evolved and taken on new responsibilities.
About 66.09% of Staff Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £14,051 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Staff Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Staff Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £52,367 and £198,396 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £94,288 following the average career path of a Staff Engineer.