Average Electrical engineers Salary in St Albans
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How St Albans compares
Worth noting that electrical engineerss in the East earned £61,766 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £59,930 — a difference of 3.1%. 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 St Albans is £33,468. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 84.6% 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 St Albans
Salary data is by ONS region. St Albans 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 St Albans?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes St Albans) 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 St Albans 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 St Albans compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St Albans is £33,468. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 84.6% 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 St Albans. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.