how much do structural engineers make?

Currently the average salary for structural engineers based in London is £43,880, based on five years' experience. A typical graduate structural engineer salary ranges from £23,000 to £32,000 per year. At the other end of the scale, a senior structural engineer salary may reach up to £70,000.

 

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Demand for highly qualified, experienced structural engineers is high, so it's wise to keep an eye on whether you're being rewarded fairly. Our structural engineer salary checker offers a personalised report on where you stand in terms of pay, responsibilities and lots more.

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  • compare your earning potential as a structural engineer against other roles
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what factors affect structural engineer salary?

There are several factors that can influence the salary available to you as a structural engineer including:

  • the size and standing of your employer
  • the level of complexity and responsibility involved in the role
  • your experience to date
  • your qualifications, including professional chartership with a relevant industry body
  • the location of the role, with London jobs typically the highest paid in the UK

how our structural engineer salary checker works

Our salary checker is powered by SalaryBoard and uses the real-time salary data of over 16 million active professional profiles in the UK. By entering a few details about your current role, you'll get a range of data in return including:

  • the current median average structural engineer salary, plus the 10th, 25th, 75th and 90th percentiles
  • any typical extras such as bonuses
  • common responsibilities in similar roles
  • the number of structural engineer jobs  currently available in the UK

resources to help boost your earning potential

We're here to help you to progress and secure the salary that you want.

New to this field? Then read what a structural engineer does and view a typical structural engineer job description to get you started.

For advice and tips on structural engineer jobs and how to nail your CV and cover letter, check out our career advice hub.

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