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

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

Mechanical engineers earns £13,979 more per year (39% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£49,999£36,020+£13,979
Mean Annual£53,850£37,757+£16,093
Monthly£4,167£3,002+£1,165
Weekly£962£693+£269
Hourly£24.04£17.32+£6.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£31,219£22,964
25th£40,001£29,101
50th (Median)£49,999£36,020
75th£62,548£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £13,979 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £13,979 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical 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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