Average Electrical engineers Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
In practical terms, a electrical engineers in the East earned a median of £61,766 during 2025, which works out to 3.1% above the UK-wide median of £59,930. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,480. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050, so electrical engineerss sit 92.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Basildon
Salary data is by ONS region. Basildon is in the East 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 Basildon?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Basildon) is £61,766 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 Basildon compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the East earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 92.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.