How much does an auto mechanic make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,067 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,501
- Equals
- $49,260
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $76,020 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,260 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,490 |
| 7. Germany | $50,310 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $49,260 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $46,350 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Aircraft technician£45,780
- Machine oiler£40,860
- Bicycle mechanic£30,770
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does an auto mechanic make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,067 a month, £36,800 a year.
How much does an auto mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £24,740 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £52,670.
Which country pays an auto mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $53,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an auto mechanic make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $53,590 a year against $49,260 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an auto mechanic or an aircraft technician?
An aircraft technician: £45,780 a year against £36,800 for an auto mechanic, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate