As the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession, The Engineering Council holds the national registers of 223,000 Engineering Technicians (EngTech), Incorporated Engineers (IEng) and Chartered Engineers (CEng).

The Engineering Council’s ‘The Engineers’ 2025 Survey Salary’ found that professionally registered engineers and technicians tend to have higher salaries.

The study showed that, of the 621 respondents who work across 12 industry sectors, 49% were professionally registered. Based on this sample, it showed that professionally registered engineers earn £7,000 more per year than survey respondents who are not professionally registered.

Interested in becoming professionally registered?

Becoming professionally registered is an excellent way to demonstrate your competence, credibility and commitment to the highest standards in engineering.

It shows your employers, clients, and peers that your skills have been independently assessed and meet nationally and internationally recognised benchmarks.

Registration also enhances your professional reputation, opens up greater career opportunities, and, as recent studies by the Engineering Council show, is often linked to achieving higher salaries.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to progress further, becoming professionally registered is a mark of excellence that sets you apart.

As a professional member of The Welding Institute you may be eligible to register with the Engineering Council, allowing you to gain formal recognition for your engineering qualifications and advance your career within the industry. 

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