Average Electrical engineers Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median electrical engineers salary in the South West reached £54,986, sitting 8.2% below the national median of £59,930. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,986 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,217. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346, so electrical engineerss sit 81.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,986 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,217 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Plymouth UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Plymouth UA is in the South 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 Plymouth UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) is £54,986 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 Plymouth UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the South West earn 8.2% 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 Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 81.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.