Aerospace engineers Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£40,906
Median
£52,431
Mean
£56,223
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £40,906 |
| Median | £52,431 |
| Mean | £56,223 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£955
Mean £1,074
Hourly
£26.67
Mean £28.90
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £955 | £1,074 |
| Hourly | £26.67 | £28.90 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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