Maintenance Engineer salary in the UK
The average Maintenance Engineer salary in the UK is £38,000 per year (£2,573/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £19.49/hr).
≈ £2,117 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Maintenance Engineer in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,573 / month after tax
Hourly: £19.49/hr • Daily: £146/day
Market median for an established Maintenance Engineer in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,257 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £25.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Maintenance Engineer specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Maintenance Engineer earning £38,000 takes home £2,573 net per month (or £594/week).
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Live Maintenance Engineer jobs in the UK
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Maintenance Surveyor
£41,177Worcester City Council • Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3HQ
Maintenance Planner
£46,580Kerry Group • Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5NZ
Maintenance Manager
£54,999Cura Kensington • Earls Court, South West London, SW5 9BN
Solar PV Service & Maintenance Electrician
£36,533Valoris Group Limited • Chatham, Kent, ME5 7RR
Plasterer (Operations - Repairs, Maintenance and Voids)
£38,000Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited • Maida Hill, West London, W9 2AR
Maintenance Supervisor
£39,200Generator Hostels • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Maintenance Engineer pay in the UK
How much does a Maintenance Engineer earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Maintenance Engineer salary in the UK is £38,000 per year (or £19.49 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Maintenance Engineer roles start around £30,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £49,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Maintenance Engineer in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Maintenance Engineer salary of £38,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,573 per month (approx. £594 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Maintenance Engineer in the UK?
A mid-level Maintenance Engineer in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £19.49/hr (ranging from £15.59/hr for junior roles to £25.33/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £146 per day.
Is a Maintenance Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,573 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 45% of a Maintenance Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,423 per month in disposable income.