Average Electrical engineers Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest 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. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £56,004 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,267. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071, so electrical engineerss sit 86.2% 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 New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest 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 New Forest?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) 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 New Forest 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 New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 86.2% 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 New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.