| Job Title | North East | North West | The Midlands | Wales | Yorkshire & The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | ~42k | 41.5k - 55k | ~42k | ~39k | ~42k |
| Engineering Manager | ~60k | ~55k | ~60k | ~55k | ~60k |
| Finishing Foreman | ~38k | 41.5k - 42k | ~38k | ~40k | ~38k |
| Assistant Buyer | ~28k | ~30k | ~28k | ~30k | ~28k |
| Resident Liaison Officer | ~22k | 24k - 25k | ~22k | ~23k | ~22k |
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