The salary trajectory of a a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,368 per year (estimate) and goes up to £144,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at Standard Chartered Bank is £187,806 per year or £90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £362,101 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £136,655 (25th percentile) and £262,848 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Standard Chartered Bank Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.