Automation Engineer: Average Salary in United Kingdom, 2026
Find out what the average Automation Engineer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Automation Engineer make in United Kingdom?
£40,200/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Automation Engineer in United Kingdom is £40,200 per year or £20.62 per hour. Entry-level positions start at £37,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to £52,000 per year.
Median£40,200

Low£37,500
High£52,000
Active jobs with salaries
Location: Manchester, initial period at client site in Essex and regular site attendance.Rate negotiable on application.An experienced automation engineer with a marine background, who can read P&I...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Cundall, Manchester, England, United Kingdom.Principal Building Automation Engineer.Cundall is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy offering a wide variety of engineering and sustainability se...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
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