Robotics engineer salary in the UK
Advertised pay is £55,000 at the median (ITJobsWatch, 27 October 2026).
Checked 28 October 2026. 57 jobs live now. We never estimate pay.
The figures
Published figures, with sources
| What it measures | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The median pay advertised for robotics engineer roles was £55,000, from 46 permanent adverts in the six months to 27 October 2026 (against 41 in the period ITJobsWatch compares it with). Advert-based, IT-category sample. | ITJobsWatch (opens in a new tab) | 27 October 2026 |
What changes pay
What changes a robotics 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. ONS groups robotics and mechatronic engineers with other engineering professionals (SOC 2129) and we have not read a published median for that group.
Live jobs
57 jobs: robotics, drives and motion control jobs
A job card shows pay only when the advert states it.
Robotics Engineer, Cellular Origins, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Robotic Service Engineer, Fortis Recruitment Solutions, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, £45,000 to £60,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Robotics Engineer - Mechanical Design and Integration, Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Robotics Engineer, Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Robotics Software Engineer, Unipart, Horspath, Oxford, £58,000 a year
- Licensed visa sponsor. This employer is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. That does not mean this job is sponsored. Ask the employer.
Robotics Software Engineer, Unipart, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, £55,000 a year
- Licensed visa sponsor. This employer is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. That does not mean this job is sponsored. Ask the employer.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the median salary for a robotics engineer in the UK?
Advertised pay is £55,000 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 robotics 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. ONS groups robotics and mechatronic engineers with other engineering professionals (SOC 2129) and we have not read a published median for that group.
How do I compare a robotics 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 robotics engineer get a Skilled Worker visa?
2129 engineering professionals n.e.c. is a higher-skilled occupation: it does not need the Temporary Shortage List. The general rules apply: £41,700 a year or the going rate for the code, whichever is higher. 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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