SOC 3113 Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Engineering technicians Salary

Median salary £44,330 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £44,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For engineering technicians, £44,843 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +15% versus the national average. Experienced engineering technicians (top 25%) earn over £54,976.

About this role

Engineering technicians provide practical technical support across engineering disciplines. They assist in design, testing, production and maintenance activities, applying technical knowledge to solve practical engineering problems and ensure quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities

Supporting engineering design, testing and manufacturing processes
Conducting tests, measurements and quality inspections
Preparing technical drawings, specifications and reports
Operating and maintaining engineering equipment and tools
Assisting engineers with prototyping and development work

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires an HNC/HND, BTEC Level 3 or apprenticeship in the relevant engineering discipline. EngTech registration through the appropriate engineering institution (IMechE, IET, ICE) is the professional standard.

Career outlook

Engineering technicians are in demand across UK manufacturing and infrastructure. Apprenticeship routes offer structured career entry with strong progression potential.

Key skills

Technical drawing (CAD) Measurement and testing Problem-solving Quality control Health and safety

Common industries

Manufacturing
Automotive
Aerospace
Construction
Energy

Data coverage

SOC code 3113

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 87,000

Median Salary

£44,330

Mean Salary

£46,696

Jobs (000s)

87k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £33,610Median: £44,330P75: £54,976

P10: £27kP25: £34kMedian: £44kP75: £55kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£26,642

0-2 years

Mid Level

£33,610

3-7 years

Senior

£54,976

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +106% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +31.0%Real growth: -5.1%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 14.3%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£44,330

Full-time Only

£44,843

Full-time premium: +£513

Engineering technicians salary: common questions

How much do engineering technicians earn in the UK?

Engineering technicians earn a median of £44,843 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £33,610 and £54,976.

Is £44,843 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for engineering technicians?

Entry-level engineering technicians typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £33,610, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £26,642.

Have engineering technicians salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median engineering technicians pay has risen from £34,426 to £44,843 — +30% in cash terms, or -6.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for engineering technicians?

Male engineering technicians earn a median £44,810 and female engineering technicians £38,407 — a gap of +14% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).