Average Electrical engineers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean 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. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,986 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,217. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387, so electrical engineerss sit 116.6% more that benchmark.
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 Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 116.6% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.