Salary by Role

Mechanic Salary UK 2026

Average mechanic salary in the UK is £26,000–£38,000. Find out what motor technicians earn by level and employer.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£30,000
Median Salary
£20k–£50k+
Typical Range
£18,000–£24,000
Entry Level
£36,000–£48,000
Senior Level

Mechanic salaries vary by employer type and qualification level. EV-qualified technicians are in growing demand.

Salary by Level

LevelTypical Salary
Apprentice£12,000–£18,000
Qualified Technician£24,000–£32,000
Master Technician£38,000–£50,000
EV Specialist£35,000–£48,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

A qualified motor technician earns approximately £26,000–£34,000. Master technicians earn up to £50,000.

EV-qualified technicians typically earn a premium of £3,000–£8,000 over equivalently experienced petrol/diesel technicians.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025