How much does a chief engineer make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,323 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,686
- Equals
- $52,500
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $53,500 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $52,500 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $48,090 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot£37,410
- Airline pilot£82,750
- Air traffic controller£82,750
- Air traffic safety technician£35,570
- Wind technician£28,210
- Technical aide£40,260
- Electrical technician£35,130
- Electronics engineering technician£35,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,323 a month, £39,870 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £30,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £47,030.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $52,500 in the United Kingdom, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: £39,870 a year against £37,410 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate