Salary insights
Aerospace salary in the UK — 2026
Live salary data for aerospace roles across the UK, derived from 32 current listings on FactoryHire.
Median pay
£33,464
25th percentile
£30,430
75th percentile
£42,036
Range observed
£24,240 – £65,000
Salaries shown are gross annual full-time equivalent. Hourly-paid roles and role-types without disclosed pay are excluded from the percentile calculations.
Aerospace pay by UK region
Median annual pay observed across live listings, region by region.
| Region | Roles | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West | 3 | £46,000 | £24,391 – £65,000 |
| South East | 11 | £33,500 | £30,000 – £62,400 |
| East Midlands | 5 | £32,135 | £30,001 – £46,000 |
| West Midlands | 8 | £31,169 | £26,000 – £40,000 |
Top aerospace employers currently hiring
Direct employers with the most live aerospace listings on the board. Recruitment agencies are excluded.
BAE Systems1Howmet Aerospace1Raytheon1Carbon601Danaher Corporation1Carbon 601Boneham & Turner1Gi Group1
Sample live aerospace roles
Open in board →CNC Setter / Operator
FeaturedRolls-RoyceDerbyPermanent
£38,000 – £46,0002d ago
AerospaceEast MidlandsContinental shifts
Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems)
FeaturedBAE SystemsBarrow-in-FurnessPermanent
From £46,0005w ago
AerospaceNorth WestHybrid
Senior Production Technician
Redline Group LtdAgencyBeoleyPermanent
£40,000 – £40,000Yesterday
AerospaceWest Midlands
MRO Operative
Matchtech MobilityAgencyPortsmouthPermanent
£35,274 – £35,274Yesterday
AerospaceSouth East
Experienced Heading Setter
Howmet AerospaceIpsleyPermanent
£37,703 – £37,7032d ago
AerospaceWest Midlands
Production Specialist Shift Rotation Day & Night Shifts
RaytheonGlenrothesPermanent
£31,368 – £31,3683d ago
AerospaceScotland
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