Average Electrical engineers Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
The going rate for electrical engineerss in the East? £61,766 at the median in 2025. That compares to £59,930 nationally — a gap of 3.1% above. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,480. Compared to the Ipswich average across all roles (£30,605), electrical engineerss take home 101.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Ipswich
Salary data is by ONS region. Ipswich is in the 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 Ipswich?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) is £61,766 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 Ipswich compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the East earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 101.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.