Hardware Developer salary in the UK

Hardware Engineers working in the UK earn normally around 55,000 GBP per year and most of the Hardware salaries are between 30,000 GBP and 80,000 GBP per year.

If you earn less than 30,000 GBP then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Hardware Developer job in the UK.

If you want to check the stats for a different technology or city, select it below (not all options have enough data yet):

average Hardware Developer salary in the UK
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market80,000 GBP
top 25% of market72,500 GBP
average salary59,400 GBP
median salary55,000 GBP
bottom 25% of market45,000 GBP
bottom 10% of market30,000 GBP

Average and median Hardware Engineer salary in the UK

The average salary for Hardware Developers in the UK is 59,400 GBP per year, while the median salary is 55,000 GBP per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Hardware Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 55,000 GBP and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Hardware Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the UK

The top 25% best earning Hardware Developers earn more than 72,500 GBP per year and the top 10% reach over 80,000 GBP, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Hardware Engineers earn less than 45,000 GBP per year and 10% earn less than 30,000 GBP.

Hardware Developer salaries in different cities in the UK

You have to be aware that the salaries for Hardware Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in the UK, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 1750 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Hardware Engineer salary in the UK?

The average salary for Hardware Developer in the UK is 59,400 GBP per year, while the median salary is 55,000 GBP per year.

How much does a Hardware Developer earn in the UK?

Hardware Engineers in the UK can earn between 30,000 GBP and 80,000 GBP per year. You can find Hardware Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Hardware Developer in the UK?

The highest salary is 100,000 GBP per year. Best paying Hardware Developer jobs in the UK can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Hardware Developer in the UK?

The lowest salary for a Hardware Developer in the UK is 22,500 GBP, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.