Electrical engineer salary in the UK
The median pay for full-time electrical engineers, the ONS group that includes an electrical engineer, is £63,136 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026).
Checked 28 October 2026. 806 jobs live now. We never estimate pay.
The figures
Published figures, with sources
| What it measures | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Median gross annual pay for full-time electrical engineers was £63,136 in April 2026. Provisional. | ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026, table 14.7a (SOC) (opens in a new tab) | 22 October 2026 |
What changes pay
What changes an electrical engineer's pay
- Shift patternNights, rotating shifts and on-call usually carry a premium over days-only work, and an advert's headline pay may or may not include it.
- RegionLondon and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles. Compare like with like: the same hours and the same region.
- SectorPharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing, and the platform or qualification the job needs matters too.
Live jobs
806 jobs: electrical engineer jobs
A job card shows pay only when the advert states it.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Pioneer Selection Ltd, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, £49,000 to £53,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd, Waterloo, South East London, £43,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Electrical Day Shift Engineer, CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd, Charing Cross, Central London, £48,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Technician, Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd, Beddington, Croydon, £55,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias, Vibe Recruit, Bethania, Llanon, £42,000 to £45,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Associate Water Electrical Engineer, AECOM, Basingstoke, Hampshire
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FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the median salary for an electrical engineer in the UK?
The median pay for full-time electrical engineers, the ONS group that includes an electrical engineer, is £63,136 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026). The ONS median covers all full-time employees in the occupation group, and the advertised figure covers the adverts ITJobsWatch counted, so the two will not match.
Why do electrical engineer salaries differ so much between jobs?
Pay moves with shift pattern (nights and rotating shifts pay a premium), region (London and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles), sector (pharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing) and the qualifications and platforms the job needs.
How do I compare an electrical engineer offer with these figures?
Compare like with like: the same hours (the ONS median is for full-time work), base pay without overtime and allowances, and the same region. A job card on EDWartens shows pay only when the advert states it, and we never estimate it.
Can an electrical engineer get a Skilled Worker visa?
2123 electrical engineers is a higher-skilled occupation: it does not need the Temporary Shortage List. The general rules apply: £41,700 a year or the going rate for the code, whichever is higher. A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job, and whether a particular job qualifies depends on its duties, its occupation code and its pay, which the employer and the Home Office decide. You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. This is not immigration advice (rules checked 28 October 2026).
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