Average Electrical engineers Salary in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rochdale compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, electrical engineerss in the North West were paid a median of £61,782. The national equivalent stands at £59,930, putting this region 3.1% above. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £61,782 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,743. The all-jobs average in Rochdale is £29,036. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 112.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £61,782 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,743 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Rochdale
Salary data is by ONS region. Rochdale is in the North 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 Rochdale?
The median electrical engineers salary in the North West (which includes Rochdale) is £61,782 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 Rochdale compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the North West earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Rochdale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochdale is £29,036. Electrical engineers in the North West earn £61,782, which is 112.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rochdale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.