Seems like a lot, i've never been in a job over the 14k mark. But that's because I'm a big thicko.

First question. What is an engineer and how do I become one?

http://www.mindthemoney.co.uk/average-uk-wage-is-27000-so-how-does-your-salary-compare/?pub_id=44&w_id=&pd_id=&link_id=512