Civil engineers vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Civil engineers and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £1,862 more per year (4% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£50,688£52,550-£1,862
Mean Annual£53,281£66,373-£13,092
Monthly£4,224£4,379-£155
Weekly£975£1,011-£36
Hourly£24.37£25.26-£0.89

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£31,924£24,107
25th£38,900£35,002
50th (Median)£50,688£52,550
75th£66,404£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £1,862 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £1,862 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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