Electrical engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment.

Working hours

Electrical engineers typically work around 35 to 40 hours per week.

As a Electrical engineer you will typically work evenings.

* from ONETonline

Average salary
52,993 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Electrical engineer

Big gender gap

54,158 GBP
40,295 GBP

Average salary for full-time Electrical engineer

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40,295 GBP
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Salary over time for Electrical engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

47,745 GBP
45,398 GBP
46,443 GBP
47,905 GBP
52,410 GBP
51,454 GBP
52,993 GBP
52,930 GBP
51,878 GBP

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Future outlook for Electrical engineers

Very good outlook

21 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

30% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Electrical engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become an Electrical engineer.

In terms of people already doing this job:

70% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
23% of people in this role have a Master's degree
3% of people in this role have a High school diploma or equivalent

You could do a Level 4 and 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at college before looking for work.

You'll need:

knowledge of engineering science and technology
maths knowledge
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
persistence and determination
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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