Average Electrical engineers Salary in Ashford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Ashford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical electrical engineers in the South East earned £56,004. Compared to the UK median of £59,930, that's 6.6% below. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £56,004 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,267. Compared to the Ashford average across all roles (£29,118), electrical engineerss take home 92.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,004 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,267 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electrical engineers salary in Ashford?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) is £56,004 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 Ashford compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the South East earn 6.6% 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 Ashford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 92.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ashford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.