Automation engineer: Average Salary in United Kingdom, 2026

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How much does a Automation engineer make in United Kingdom?

£40,200/ Annual
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

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Greater Manchester (Hybrid)£50-£55 per hourOutside IR3512-month initial contract (extension likely).Experienced Control Systems Engineer required for delivery of industrial automation projects in A... Show more

Manufacturing Automation Engineer - £45,000 - £60,000 A Year

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Manufacturing Automation EngineerLocation: StockportSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE).An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to ... Show more