Electrical Engineer Salary by Country
Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+9%
projected growth
Category
Engineering
Electrical Engineer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $123,000 | $10,300 |
 United Kingdom | $152,612 | $12,718 |
 Canada | $142,603 | $11,860 |
 Australia | $176,269 | $14,712 |
 Germany | $125,458 | $10,493 |
 France | $155,111 | $12,888 |
 Netherlands | $182,484 | $15,169 |
 Switzerland | $191,526 | $15,940 |
 Singapore | $77,373 | $6,422 |
 India | $25,971 | $2,165 |
 Japan | $114,035 | $9,503 |
 South Korea | $128,592 | $10,716 |
 Poland | $123,346 | $10,283 |
 Brazil | $55,560 | $4,637 |
 United Arab Emirates | $104,833 | $8,741 |
 Mexico | $58,811 | $4,899 |
 Ireland | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 Spain | $119,755 | $10,037 |
 Italy | $117,474 | $9,809 |
 Sweden | $161,224 | $13,435 |
 Norway | $231,112 | $19,256 |
 Denmark | $174,282 | $14,523 |
 Belgium | $176,781 | $14,713 |
 Austria | $151,690 | $12,660 |
 Portugal | $91,926 | $7,642 |
 Finland | $141,425 | $11,747 |
 China | $91,888 | $7,655 |
 Hong Kong | $124,494 | $10,370 |
 New Zealand | $111,698 | $9,327 |
 Indonesia | $22,543 | $1,879 |
 Philippines | $21,445 | $1,787 |
 Vietnam | $23,585 | $1,965 |
 Thailand | $45,291 | $3,773 |
 Malaysia | $71,993 | $5,995 |
 Israel | $141,457 | $11,788 |
 Saudi Arabia | $78,133 | $6,507 |
 Turkey | $55,076 | $4,589 |
 Argentina | $22,570 | $1,881 |
 Colombia | $43,109 | $3,592 |
 South Africa | $42,990 | $3,583 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
CircuitsSignal processingPCBTestingAnalysis
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrical engineer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 617.720.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 407.380.000 in Indonesia; ₩193,060,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays electrical engineers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 617.720.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays electrical engineers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 80 600 € per year (local currency).
- Is electrical engineer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade.
- What skills do electrical engineers need?
- Common skills include Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, Testing, Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other engineering jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Biomedical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.