Average Electrical engineers Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
Worth noting that electrical engineerss in the South East earned £56,004 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £59,930 — a difference of 6.6%. 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. Compared to the Reading UA average across all roles (£44,956), electrical engineerss take home 24.6% more.
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 Reading UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Reading UA 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 Reading UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 24.6% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.