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Vehicle Mechanic Salary in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a distinct labour market with salaries generally below the UK median but the lowest housing costs in the UK. Belfast is the primary employment hub, with strengths in technology, financial services (particularly fintech) and the public sector.

The UK's lowest housing costs in most areas. Belfast salaries in technology and financial services can be competitive when adjusted for cost of living.

Entry Salary
£15,680
Peak Salary
£47,040
Growth
+200%
Lifetime (25yr)
£784k

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Apprentice Mechanic 0+ £12,740 £15,680 £19,600 £21,560
Qualified Mechanic 3+ £24,500 £29,400 £34,300 £38,220
Senior Technician 7+ £28,420 £35,868 £43,414 £47,040
Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician 12+ £34,300 £41,160 £47,040 £51,352
Service Manager / Garage Owner 16+ £39,200 £47,040 £56,840 £68,600

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How Northern Ireland Compares

Mid-career Vehicle Mechanic median salary by region

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Vehicle Mechanic in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.