Marine Engineer Salary in the UK

£48,000
per year
per month
£3,010
per month
per year
Bonus
£4,800/year
Bonus
£300/month

Marine Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Marine Engineer is £48,000 gross per year (£3,010 net per month), which is £18,400 (+62%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Marine Engineer can expect an average starting salary of £25,500. The highest salaries can exceed £145,000.
£25,500
Low
£48,000
Average salary
£145,000
High
£1,750
Low
£3,010
Average salary
£7,300
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
£900
£85,200
£171,200
Base Salary£25,500 - 145,000
Bonus£900 - 26,200
Total Compensation£26,400 - 171,200
£60
£4,440
£8,940
Base Salary£1,750 - 7,300
Bonus£60 - 1,640
Total Compensation£1,810 - 8,940

Marine Engineer Salary Range

Low
£25,500
Average salary
£48,000
Experienced
£81,000
High
£145,000
Low
£1,750
Average salary
£3,010
Experienced
£4,650
High
£7,300
Among marine engineers, Marine Engineer Cadets tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Chief Marine Engineers enjoy higher salaries.

Marine Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chief Marine Engineer£66K/year
+37% 
Royal Navy Marine Engineer£40K/year
 -16%
Marine Engineer Cadet£29K/year
 -40%

Marine Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Marine Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £26,400 gross per year. A mid career Marine Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £45,800, while an experienced Marine Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £83,600. Marine Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn £95,700 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Marine Engineer

Late Career▲ +99%
Experienced▲ +74%
Average Salary£48,000/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -45%

Gender Breakdown

Female
16%
Male
84%

Marine Engineer - Jobs by Location

Marine Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Marine Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Marine Engineer

How much does a Marine Engineer make in the UK?
A Marine Engineer in the UK earns an average of £48,000 gross per year, which is about £3,010 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Marine Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Marine Engineer in the UK?
The starting salary of a Marine Engineer in the UK is around £25,500 gross per year. Marine Engineer Cadets usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Marine Engineer in the UK?
The highest salary of a Marine Engineer in the UK can reach and exceed £145,000 gross per year. Chief Marine Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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