Average Electrical engineers Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
Worth noting that electrical engineerss in the South East earned £56,004 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £59,930 — a difference of 6.6%. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £56,004 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,267. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907, so electrical engineerss sit 75.5% 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 Folkestone and Hythe
Salary data is by ONS region. Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 75.5% 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.