As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant in the United Kingdom is £75,670, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £69,050 to £84,680, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £69,050
50TH(Median)   £75,670
75TH   £84,680
Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary £69,050 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary £75,670 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary £84,680 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant is about £75,670 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,306, and a weekly pay of around £1,455. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £70,236 - £74,188, while Intermediate make £70,829 - £74,682, Senior earn £71,323 - £75,176, Specialist earn £72,212 - £75,939, Expert can reach £73,694 - £77,956 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant £73,002
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant £73,496
Senior Level Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant £73,990
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant £74,682
Expert Level Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant £76,342
£73,002 0 yr
£73,496 < 2 yrs
£73,990 2-4 yrs
£74,682 5-8 yrs
£76,342 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £81,724 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £76,232, and Manchester pays around £72,533 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Hardware Engineer or Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Engineer makes less than a Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant. A Hardware Engineer earns an average annual salary of £45,734. And a Hardware Engineer - Expert/Consultant earns an average annual salary of £75,670.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Engineer
£39,660
£52,315
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Engineer I
£27,170
£41,885
Hardware Engineer II
£39,538
£52,154
Hardware Engineer III
£40,416
£67,115

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