Average Electrical engineers Salary in South Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Ayrshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical electrical engineers in the Scotland earned £59,276. Compared to the UK median of £59,930, that's 1.1% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £59,276 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £64,221. Compared to the South Ayrshire average across all roles (£33,928), electrical engineerss take home 74.7% 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 South Ayrshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire?
The median electrical engineers salary in the Scotland (which includes South Ayrshire) 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 South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ayrshire is £33,928. Electrical engineers in the Scotland earn £59,276, which is 74.7% 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 South Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.