Average Electrical engineers Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
In 2025, electrical engineerss working in the East took home a median salary of £61,766 — that's 3.1% above the national average of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £61,766 stretches to roughly £63,480 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 129.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Southend-on-Sea UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southend-on-Sea UA is in the 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 Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) is £61,766 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the East earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 129.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.