Field service engineer salary in the UK
The median pay for full-time engineering technicians, the ONS group that includes a field service engineer, is £45,867 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026). Advertised pay is £42,500 at the median (ITJobsWatch, 27 October 2026).
Checked 28 October 2026. 722 jobs live now. We never estimate pay.
The figures
Published figures, with sources
| What it measures | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The median pay advertised for field service engineer roles was £42,500, from 508 permanent adverts in the six months to 27 October 2026 (against 221 in the period ITJobsWatch compares it with). Advert-based, IT-category sample. | ITJobsWatch (opens in a new tab) | 27 October 2026 |
| Median gross annual pay for full-time engineering technicians (includes wind turbine technicians) was £45,867 in April 2026. Provisional. | ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026, table 14.7a (SOC) (opens in a new tab) | 22 October 2026 |
What changes pay
What changes a field service engineer's pay
- Shift patternNights, rotating shifts and on-call usually carry a premium over days-only work, and an advert's headline pay may or may not include it.
- RegionLondon and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles. Compare like with like: the same hours and the same region.
- SectorPharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing, and the platform or qualification the job needs matters too. Company vehicle, on-call pay and nights away change take-home pay, and adverts state them differently.
Live jobs
722 jobs: field service engineer jobs
A job card shows pay only when the advert states it.
Field Service FLT Engineer, Castle Employment, Bulmer, Sudbury, £35,000 to £41,000 a year
Service Technician - Birmingham - Competitive salary Vehicle Benefits, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists, Birmingham, West Midlands, £40,000 to £45,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Junior Field Service Engineer (Full OEM Training), MDE Consultants Ltd, Redditch, Worcestershire, £35,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
O&M Field Service Engineer, Lightsource bp, UK
Stoneblower Field Service Engineer - Location - Swindon Area, Enviri Corporation, Eastwood, Nottingham
Field Service Engineer - UPS Systems, Redline Group Ltd, UK, £39,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the median salary for a field service engineer in the UK?
The median pay for full-time engineering technicians, the ONS group that includes a field service engineer, is £45,867 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026). Advertised pay is £42,500 at the median (ITJobsWatch, 27 October 2026). The ONS median covers all full-time employees in the occupation group, and the advertised figure covers the adverts ITJobsWatch counted, so the two will not match.
Why do field service engineer salaries differ so much between jobs?
Pay moves with shift pattern (nights and rotating shifts pay a premium), region (London and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles), sector (pharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing) and the qualifications and platforms the job needs. Company vehicle, on-call pay and nights away change take-home pay, and adverts state them differently.
How do I compare a field service engineer offer with these figures?
Compare like with like: the same hours (the ONS median is for full-time work), base pay without overtime and allowances, and the same region. A job card on EDWartens shows pay only when the advert states it, and we never estimate it.
Can a field service engineer get a Skilled Worker visa?
3113 engineering technicians is a medium-skilled occupation that is on the Temporary Shortage List (standard rate £42,500), which expires on 31 December 2026. The Migration Advisory Committee recommended keeping it for 18 months more (23 July 2026); the government had not decided when we checked. A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job, and whether a particular job qualifies depends on its duties, its occupation code and its pay, which the employer and the Home Office decide. You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. This is not immigration advice (rules checked 28 October 2026).
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