▼40%
£15.25
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
10%
£11.63
MEDIAN
£15.25
90%
£21.33
The average hourly pay for a Plumbing Engineer is £15.25 in 2025
Hourly Rate
£12 - £21
Bonus
£150 - £3k
Total Pay
£24k - £45k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Plumbing Engineers?
What Do Plumbing Engineers Do?
Plumbing Engineer Tasks
- Work with clients to identify project needs and document requirements.
- Design plumbing and piping systems and document designs.
- Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations to guide plumbing layout and execution.
- Coordinate and collaborate to ensure projects are on schedule and under budget.
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Common Health Benefits for a Plumbing Engineer
Medical
5%
None
95%
Gender Breakdown for Plumbing Engineers
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 13 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Plumbing Engineers
What is the highest pay for Plumbing Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Plumbing Engineer is £21.33 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Plumbing Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Plumbing Engineer is £11.63 / hour
How can Plumbing Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Plumbing Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Plumbing Engineer that oversees more junior Plumbing Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.