HVAC Engineer Salary UK 2026 averages £43,601, ranging from £21,950 for apprentices to £45,922+ for senior engineers with 8+ years’ experience, with London and the South East paying above the national average.
Hvac salary
Base pay £31K – £46K/yr
£38K/yr average base pay
The estimated salary for a Hvac Technician is £37,704 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The “Most Likely Range” represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
What do Hvac earn
How much does a Hvac make in United Kingdom?
£44,160/yr
HVAC Engineer Salary UK by Experience
| Level | UK Average |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | £21,950 |
| Entry (1–3 yrs) | £29,727 |
| Mid-career | £35,000–£45,000 |
| Senior (8+ yrs) | £45,922, up to £61,266 at top level |
Pay in HVAC climbs fastest for engineers who pick up specialist certifications — refrigeration handling (F-Gas), heat pump installation, or commercial BMS controls — since the UK’s push toward low-carbon heating has pushed demand for qualified installers well ahead of supply, especially in London and the South East.
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Highest paying cities for Hvac near United Kingdom
- Epsom
£47,513 per year21 salaries reported - Bristol
£44,860 per year47 salaries reported - Leeds
£43,861 per year42 salaries reported - London
£43,729 per year155 salaries reported - Glasgow
£42,462 per year18 salaries reported - Reading
£42,118 per year72 salaries reported - Nottingham
£42,009 per year49 salaries reported - Birmingham
£41,846 per year64 salaries reported - Manchester
£41,637 per year51 salaries reported
FAQ
What is the average HVAC engineer salary in the UK?
£43,601 a year, based on Indeed job postings from the past 36 months.
How much do HVAC apprentices earn?
Around £21,950 a year while training.
What do senior HVAC engineers earn?
£45,922 on average with 8+ years’ experience, up to £61,266 at the top end.
Sources
HVAC technician salary in United Kingdom — Indeed
