UK Engineering
and Technical
Salary Insights 2025/26
Using workforce trends and real salary data, including comparisons of contractor day-rates and annual salaries, Carbon60’s 2025/26 UK Engineering & Technical Salary Insights provide a detailed overview of engineering and technical sectors and roles that are relevant to your organisation and workforce.
Whether you want a clearer picture of the current Engineering talent and job market; are looking to the future, planning workforce, hiring and retention strategies for 2026; or want to understand salary trends from an employer or candidate perspective, you’ll find the information you need.
Who is this salary guide for?
With 2026 on the horizon, this report has been created to help your organisation prepare successful hiring and retention strategies for the year ahead.
We have collected exclusive engineering sector and role insights that can help you make the right decisions on what roles your workforce needs; understand talent within the market and their expectations; and remain competitive in your industry. They include:
- UK average salary ranges by engineering sectors and roles, including day rate and annual salary expectations
- Average time in role data
- Gender split by industry sector
- Experience levels across specialisms
Complete the form for exclusive access to Carbon60’s 2025 UK Engineering Salary Insights today.
What kind of workforce insights does the report includes?
The Carbon60 Engineering Salary Survey 2025 delivers comprehensive workforce insights, including UK average salary ranges by engineering sector and role, day rate and annual salary benchmarks, gender split by industry, average tenure in role, and experience levels across specialisms. These insights help employers and jobseekers understand current trends and make informed recruitment or career decisions.
Is the survey data specific to the UK engineering market?
The Carbon60 Engineering Salary Survey 2025 focuses on the UK engineering and technical sectors. All salary benchmarks, workforce trends, and market insights are tailored to the UK market, ensuring you receive the most relevant and up-to-date information for engineering roles and hiring decisions in the United Kingdom.
How does Carbon60 gather and verify the salary data?
Carbon60 collects engineering salary data using a robust, multi-channel methodology that includes job boards, specialist salary benchmarking platforms, advanced AI tools, and internal databases. All findings are analysed and validated by in-house experts to ensure accuracy, reliability, and relevance to current market trends.
How can I download the 2025 Engineering Salary Survey?
To download the Carbon60 2025 Engineering Salary Survey, simply complete the form on this page for access to the full report.
"Given the low average tenure in a role, it's vital that engineering and technical organisations focus on strategies to retain their workforce. By addressing factors such as employee engagement and satisfaction, businesses can not only attract top talent but also support their continued development and loyalty, helping to reduce turnover and foster a more resilient, unified, and developed workforce."
James Spurling
Operations Director, Carbon60
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