Civil engineers vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary (2025)

How do Civil engineers and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Civil engineers earns £14,668 more per year (41% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£50,688£36,020+£14,668
Mean Annual£53,281£37,757+£15,524
Monthly£4,224£3,002+£1,222
Weekly£975£693+£282
Hourly£24.37£17.32+£7.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£31,924£22,964
25th£38,900£29,101
50th (Median)£50,688£36,020
75th£66,404£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Civil engineers earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £14,668 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £14,668 per year. Civil engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Civil engineers 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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