Average Electrical engineers Salary in Mid Sussex
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Mid Sussex compares
For electrical engineerss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £56,004. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £59,930 — making this 6.6% below the norm. 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 Mid Sussex is £31,401, so electrical engineerss sit 78.4% 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 Mid Sussex
Salary data is by ONS region. Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Mid Sussex) 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 Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Mid Sussex is £31,401. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 78.4% 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 Mid Sussex. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.