Average Electrical engineers Salary in Cheshire East UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire East UA compares
A electrical engineers working in the North West could expect a median salary of £61,782 in 2025 — 3.1% above the national figure of £59,930. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £61,782 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,743. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cheshire East UA is £33,200, so electrical engineerss sit 86.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £61,782 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,743 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire East UA is in the North West 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 Cheshire East UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire East UA) is £61,782 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 Cheshire East UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the North West earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Cheshire East UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire East UA is £33,200. Electrical engineers in the North West earn £61,782, which is 86.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheshire East UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.