Average Electrical engineers Salary in Cambridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Cambridge compares
The median pay for electrical engineerss in the East stood at £61,766 in 2025, placing them 3.1% above the UK-wide figure 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. Compared to the Cambridge average across all roles (£40,266), electrical engineerss take home 53.4% more.
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 Cambridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Cambridge) 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 53.4% 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 Cambridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.