Average Electrical engineers Salary in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Brighton and Hove UA 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649, so electrical engineerss sit 66.4% more that benchmark.
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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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Brighton and Hove UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Brighton and Hove UA is in the South 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 Brighton and Hove UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Brighton and Hove UA) 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 Brighton and Hove UA 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 Brighton and Hove UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 66.4% 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 Brighton and Hove UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.