Average Electrical engineers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, electrical engineerss in the Scotland were paid a median of £59,276. The national equivalent stands at £59,930, putting this region 1.1% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,276 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,221. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), electrical engineerss take home 69.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,276 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,221 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland 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 Glasgow City?
The median electrical engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £59,276 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn 1.1% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn £59,276, which is 69.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.