Average Electrical engineers Salary in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Shetland Islands compares
The median pay for electrical engineerss in the Scotland stood at £59,276 in 2025, placing them 1.1% below the UK-wide figure of £59,930. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,276 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,221. Compared to the Shetland Islands average across all roles (£35,658), electrical engineerss take home 66.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,276 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,221 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Shetland Islands
Salary data is by ONS region. Shetland Islands is in the Scotland 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 Shetland Islands?
The median electrical engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland Islands) is £59,276 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 Shetland Islands compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn 1.1% 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 Shetland Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn £59,276, which is 66.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Shetland Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.