Average Electrical engineers Salary in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Stroud compares
In 2025, electrical engineerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £54,986 — that's 8.2% below the national average of £59,930. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £54,986 stretches to roughly £57,217 in real spending power. Compared to the Stroud average across all roles (£32,495), electrical engineerss take home 69.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,986 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,217 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Stroud
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electrical engineers salary in Stroud?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes Stroud) is £54,986 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 Stroud compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the South West earn 8.2% 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 Stroud compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 69.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stroud. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.