ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
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Mechanic Salary by Region
Compare Vehicle Mechanic salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Senior Technician) ranges from £33,306 to £48,312.
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Mechanic salary in each UK region: entry, mid-career and peak
| Region | Entry | Mid-Career | Peak | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic salary London | £21,120 | £48,312 | £63,360 | +32% |
| Mechanic salary South East | £16,960 | £38,796 | £50,880 | +6% |
| Mechanic salary Scotland | £16,800 | £38,430 | £50,400 | +5% |
| Mechanic salary East of England | £16,320 | £37,332 | £48,960 | +2% |
| Mechanic salary South West | £15,840 | £36,234 | £47,520 | -1% |
| Mechanic salary North West | £15,840 | £36,234 | £47,520 | -1% |
| Mechanic salary West Midlands | £15,680 | £35,868 | £47,040 | -2% |
| Mechanic salary Northern Ireland | £15,680 | £35,868 | £47,040 | -2% |
| Mechanic salary Yorkshire and The Humber | £15,200 | £34,770 | £45,600 | -5% |
| Mechanic salary Wales | £15,200 | £34,770 | £45,600 | -5% |
| Mechanic salary East Midlands | £15,040 | £34,404 | £45,120 | -6% |
| Mechanic salary North East | £14,560 | £33,306 | £43,680 | -9% |
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Mechanic salary UK: the national ONS figure
The region table above follows a Vehicle Mechanic career from Apprentice Mechanic to Service Manager / Garage Owner. For the single UK-wide median across everyone in the job, with percentiles, the gender pay gap and the long-run trend, see the ONS occupation page:
- Mechanic salary UK — £36,560 median (2025) · Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians, SOC 5231
Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.