Average Electrical engineers Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
If you're a electrical engineers in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,986. That's 8.2% below what electrical engineerss earn nationally (£59,930). Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,986 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,217. Compared to the Dorset UA average across all roles (£29,292), electrical engineerss take home 87.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,986 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,217 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Dorset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset UA is in the South 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 Dorset UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) is £54,986 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 Dorset UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the South West earn 8.2% 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 87.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.