Mechanic Salary in South West
Official ONS earnings for South West, covering 11,000 jobs.
Median salary — South West
£37,402
gross, per year, all employees
▲ 1.9% change on the previous year
Mean
£37,693
Jobs measured
11,000
What a typical mechanic takes home
On the median of £37,402, 2026/27 tax year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland rates, no pension or student loan.
Take-home a month
£2,537
Take-home a year
£30,449
Income Tax
£4,966
National Insurance
£1,987
What most mechanics actually earn
Half of mechanics in South West earn between £31,449 and £45,049. Earning above £45,049 puts you in the top quarter of the profession.
ONS suppresses the detailed spread for this occupation at regional level, so this range describes the wider “Vehicle Trades” group in South West.
The full pay range
Each bar is the salary at that percentile — the 25th means a quarter of mechanics earn less than this.
How South West ranks for mechanic pay
4th
of 8 GB regions with a published figure
South East tops the table on £40,412 and Wales sits at the bottom on £32,394. South West is £3,009 short of the top.
Ranking compares published regional medians for the same occupation. It says nothing about cost of living — a higher median doesn't survive contact with rent. The cost of living calculator is the honest next step.
Where this figure comes from
- ONS occupation group
- Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
- SOC 2020 code
- 5231
- Measure
- Gross annual pay, all employees
- Edition
- ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2026 provisional
ONS doesn't measure “mechanic” as its own category. These figures are for the wider group “Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians”, which includes this role alongside others. ONS group also covers vehicle technicians and vehicle electricians.
Source: Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are estimates from a survey of PAYE jobs and are not financial advice.
Mechanic salary FAQs
What is the average Mechanic salary in South West?
The median is £37,402 a year and the mean is £37,693, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. Those cover all employees; ASHE publishes no full-time split at regional level.
How much does a mechanic earn per hour?
Across the UK the median hourly rate is £17.46 excluding overtime, or £17.57 for full-time employees. ASHE publishes hourly pay by occupation nationally only, so there is no separate rate for South West.
What is a good Mechanic salary?
Half of mechanics earn between £31,449 and £45,049. Anything above £45,049 is in the top quarter for the role.
What is the starting salary for a mechanic?
ASHE does not record experience, so there is no official starting salary. What it does show is that the lowest-paid 10% of mechanics earn under £25,119 and the lowest quarter under £31,449 — the range a new entrant is most likely to be offered.
Do mechanics in South West earn more than the UK average?
The median in South West is £37,402 against £36,950 across the UK, 1.2% higher, which places it 4th highest of the 8 GB regions with a precise estimate.
Has mechanic pay gone up in the last year?
ASHE puts the year-on-year change in the median at +1.9% for this occupation in South West. That compares the latest survey with the one before it and is not adjusted for inflation.
How many mechanics are there in South West?
ASHE counts around 11,000 employee jobs in “Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians” (SOC 5231) in South West. Self-employed work is not included.
Is this figure official?
Yes. It comes from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, an accredited official statistic based on employer PAYE records.
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