Salary by profession · UK · 2026
Mechanic salary in the UK
What is the average mechanic salary in the UK?
The average UK mechanic earns about £33,000 (ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025), typically £26,000–£45,000. That's around £2,273 a month take-home, and places the typical mechanic in roughly the 33rd percentile of all UK earners — £6,039 below the national median.
Verified 12 August 2026
Mechanic pay and take-home
| Gross salary | Take-home (year) | Take-home (month) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / lower | £26,000 | £22,240 | £1,853 |
| Typical (median) | £33,000 | £27,280 | £2,273 |
| Experienced / senior | £45,000 | £35,920 | £2,993 |
How mechanics compare
The UK median full-time salary is £39,039. At £33,000, the typical mechanic is earning £6,039 less than the national median — around the 33rd percentile of all earners. Main-dealer, HGV and specialist (motorsport, aircraft) roles pay above the median.
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