Average Electrical engineers Salary in Stockport
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Stockport compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median electrical engineers salary in the North West reached £61,782, sitting 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £61,782 stretches to roughly £67,743 in real spending power. Compared to the Stockport average across all roles (£28,296), electrical engineerss take home 118.3% more.
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 Stockport
Salary data is by ONS region. Stockport 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 Stockport?
The median electrical engineers salary in the North West (which includes Stockport) 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 Stockport 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 Stockport compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockport is £28,296. Electrical engineers in the North West earn £61,782, which is 118.3% 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 Stockport. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.