Average Electrical engineers Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
In practical terms, a electrical engineers in the Scotland earned a median of £59,276 during 2025, which works out to 1.1% below the UK-wide median of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £59,276 stretches to roughly £64,221 in real spending power. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), electrical engineerss take home 67.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,276 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,221 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Aberdeen City
Salary data is by ONS region. Aberdeen City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electrical engineers salary in Aberdeen City?
The median electrical engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £59,276 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electrical engineers pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn 1.1% below the national median of £59,930. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn £59,276, which is 67.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.