Engineering technicians Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£39,432
Mean
£43,419
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £39,432 |
| Mean | £43,419 |
| 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
£763
Mean £842
Hourly
£20.78
Mean £21.69
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £763 | £842 |
| Hourly | £20.78 | £21.69 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Engineering technicians earn 33% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
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
Employment patterns
- 91% of Engineering technicians work full-time
- 68% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£39,432
Male
£39,930
Mean annual pay
All employees
£43,419
Male
£43,896
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £39,432 | £39,930 |
| Mean | £43,419 | £43,896 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£39,376
Full-time (mean)
£43,176
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £39,376 |
| Mean | £43,176 |
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