Average Electrical engineers Salary in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How East Devon compares
For electrical engineerss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,986. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £59,930 — making this 8.2% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £54,986 stretches to roughly £57,217 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in East Devon is £31,874. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 72.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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 East Devon
Salary data is by ONS region. East Devon 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 East Devon?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes East Devon) 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 East Devon 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 East Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 72.5% 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 East Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.