Average Electrical engineers Salary in Guildford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Guildford compares
A electrical engineers working in the South East could expect a median salary of £56,004 in 2025 — 6.6% below the national figure of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £56,004 stretches to roughly £54,267 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Guildford is £38,027, so electrical engineerss sit 47.3% 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 Guildford
Salary data is by ONS region. Guildford 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 Guildford?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Guildford) 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 Guildford 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 Guildford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Guildford is £38,027. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 47.3% 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 Guildford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.