Pay Review Evidence Report
Generated 25 June 2026
Data: Reed.co.uk
Role
Mechanical Engineer
Location
Edinburgh
Listings analysed
16
Report date
25 June 2026
Market Summary
| Average advertised salary | £40,869 |
| Typical range (10th–90th percentile) | £32,500 – £48,750 |
| Based on | 16 live listings · Reed.co.uk · 25 June 2026 |
Comparable Live Listings
Active Mechanical Engineer vacancies on Reed.co.uk as of 25 June 2026, filtered to salaried roles only.
| Job title | Employer | Advertised salary |
|---|---|---|
| Field Installation & Service Engineer | Med-Inspire Pharma Ltd | £28,000 – £50,000 |
| Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing | £45,406 – £45,406 |
| Mechanical Engineer - Gearboxes and Pumps | Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited | £35,000 – £40,000 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Near Edinburgh | SRG | £45,000 – £55,000 |
| Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Near Edinburgh (Hybrid) | SRG | £55,000 – £65,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | Reed | £45,000 – £50,000 |
| Pump Engineer | Detail2 Limited | £38,000 – £42,000 |
| Field Service Engineer | Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd | £30,000 – £33,000 |
| Field Service Engineer | TalentTech Recruitment | £34,000 – £38,000 |
| Installations Engineer - Assistant | Pyramid Search and Selection | £32,000 – £32,000 |
Methodology
Salary data is sourced from live job listings on Reed.co.uk via their Jobseeker API. The market average is calculated from the midpoint of each advertised salary range across a minimum of 10 active listings for the specified role and location. Listings advertising below £10,000 per year are excluded as likely day-rate or part-time roles. Data is retrieved in real time and reflects the market at the moment of report generation. This report is provided for reference purposes to support salary discussions and does not constitute financial or employment advice.
Generated by salarytracker.co.uk · 25 June 2026
Source: Reed.co.uk