What is the typical salary for a Automation Engineer in the UK?

Based on 63 current UK Automation Engineer vacancies, salaries typically range from £40,000 to £65,000 per year, with a median of £53,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Automation Engineer jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Automation Engineer staff are London, Broughton, Cardiff, Stockport, Cambridgeshire.

Automation Engineer Jobs

Q: How many Automation Engineer jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.8K live Automation Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.8K live Automation Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Engineering jobs sector.

Automation Engineer salary in the UK

£40,000 – £65,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 63 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£53,000

Median pay

Per year

1.8K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Automation Engineer listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Automation Engineers right now

Automation Engineer in London Automation Engineer in Broughton Automation Engineer in Cardiff Automation Engineer in Stockport Automation Engineer in Cambridgeshire

Moulding Process Engineer

TQR Consultancy Ltd

Plymouth, Devon Permanent

10 applied

TQR are working exclusively with a global Manufacturer based at their Plymouth site to recruit an experienced Process Engineer at...

1 days ago View Apply →

Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities

ARM

Reading, Berkshire Contract £550 - £600/day

Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities. Contract: Initial 6 Months. Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35....

1 days ago View Apply →

Field Service Engineer

Techniche Global Ltd

Durham Permanent

Automation Sales Engineer - North UK - £55,000-£70,000 + 20%-30% OTE Bonus + Company Car - Permanent - Home / Field Based. A...

1 days ago View Apply →

Gate Engineer

LJ Recruitment

Epping, Essex Permanent £32240/annum

We are looking for an experienced Gate Engineer to join a busy and established team, responsible for the installation, servicing,...

1 days ago View Apply →

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers

AWE · Direct

Aldermaston, Berkshire Permanent £39280 - £55000/annum Pension

Role title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers. Closing date: 10th September 2026. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading &...

1 days ago View Apply →

Mechatronics Engineer

Premea

Warwickshire Contract £35.80/hour

Mechatronics Engineer - £35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (maternity cover. Overview. Our premium brand...

1 days ago View Apply →

Engineering Supervisor

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd

DN7, Dunscroft, Doncaster Permanent £58500/annum

10 applied

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor. Location: Doncaster – Stainforth (DN7. Salary: Up to £58,500 (DOE) + Overtime. Industry:...

1 days ago View Apply →

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd

Enfield Permanent £58000 - £62300/annum 12% pension plus more!

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. Location: Enfield. Salary: £58,000 -...

1 days ago View Apply →