As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in London, UK is £58,968, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £51,732 to £65,232, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £51,732
50TH(Median)   £58,968
75TH   £65,232
Senior Mechanical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary £51,732 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary £58,968 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary £65,232 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Mechanical Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Mechanical Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Mechanical Engineer is about £58,968 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,914, and a weekly pay of around £1,134. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Mechanical Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Mechanical Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Mechanical Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £52,704 - £57,132, while Intermediate make £53,352 - £57,672, Senior earn £54,540 - £58,752, Specialist earn £58,428 - £62,053, Expert can reach £60,090 - £63,830 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Mechanical Engineer £55,728
Intermediate Level Senior Mechanical Engineer £56,268
Senior Level Senior Mechanical Engineer £57,348
Specialist Level Senior Mechanical Engineer £60,838
Expert Level Senior Mechanical Engineer £62,521
£55,728 0 yr
£56,268 < 2 yrs
£57,348 2-4 yrs
£60,838 5-8 yrs
£62,521 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Mechanical Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Mechanical Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,968 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,006, and Manchester pays around £52,337 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer III or Senior Mechanical Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer III makes less than a Senior Mechanical Engineer. A Mechanical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £52,630. And a Senior Mechanical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £54,600.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer III London, UK
£42,338
£65,014
Mechanical Engineer II London, UK
£32,687
£56,894
Mechanical Engineer I London, UK
£27,590
£46,775
Mechanical Engineer IV London, UK
£48,476
£85,029

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