Electrical Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The United Kingdom median is $152,612 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$152,612
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,718
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$152,612
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$73.37
varies by city
Electrical Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| London, England | $119,546 | $9,906 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $84,874 | $7,095 | -44% |
| Bristol, England | $82,464 | $6,827 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $81,527 | $6,827 | -47% |
| Birmingham, England | $77,913 | $6,560 | -49% |
| Leeds, England | $72,959 | $6,024 | -52% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $72,156 | $6,024 | -53% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrical engineer make in United Kingdom?
- The national median electrical engineer salary in United Kingdom is about £114,000 per year (£9,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £53,900 to £114,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays electrical engineers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £114,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays electrical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £53,900 per year for a electrical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about £36,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £159,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have electrical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is electrical engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.