How Much Does a Mechanical Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £39,423, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,698 to £42,054, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £34,698

50TH(Median) £39,423

75TH £42,054

Mechanical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£34,698	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£39,423	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary	£42,054	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£34,698

Average £39,423/year

£42,054

£2,892

Average £3,285/month

£3,505

£667

Average £758/week

£809

£17

Average £19/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£42,054	£3,505	£809	£20
Average	£39,423	£3,285	£758	£19
25th Percentile	£34,698	£2,892	£667	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer I is about £39,423 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,285, and a weekly pay of around £758. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Mechanical Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,307 - £39,698, while Intermediate make £37,660 - £39,894, Senior earn £38,577 - £40,405, Specialist earn £39,070 - £40,719, Expert can reach £39,282 - £40,797 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I	£39,070
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I	£39,423
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I	£39,894
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I	£40,208
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I	£40,287

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mechanical Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,577 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,716, and Manchester pays around £37,789 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer II or Mechanical Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes more than a Mechanical Engineer I. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £40,922. And a Mechanical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £39,423.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Mechanical Engineer II	£30,266 £52,679
Mechanical Engineer IV	£44,885 £78,730
Mechanical Engineer III	£39,202 £60,198
Entry Mechanical Engineer	£25,429 £43,111

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