Average Electrical engineers Salary in Lancaster
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Lancaster compares
Worth noting that electrical engineerss in the North West earned £61,782 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £59,930 — a difference of 3.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £61,782 stretches to roughly £67,743 in real spending power. Compared to the Lancaster average across all roles (£29,091), electrical engineerss take home 112.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £61,782 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,743 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Lancaster
Salary data is by ONS region. Lancaster is in the North 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 Lancaster?
The median electrical engineers salary in the North West (which includes Lancaster) is £61,782 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 Lancaster compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the North West earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Lancaster compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lancaster is £29,091. Electrical engineers in the North West earn £61,782, which is 112.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Lancaster. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.