Average Electrical engineers Salary in Peterborough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Peterborough UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median electrical engineers salary in the East reached £61,766, sitting 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £61,766 stretches to roughly £63,480 in real spending power. Compared to the Peterborough UA average across all roles (£31,062), electrical engineerss take home 98.8% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Peterborough UA 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 Peterborough UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Peterborough UA) 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 Peterborough UA 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 Peterborough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Peterborough UA is £31,062. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 98.8% 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 Peterborough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.