Average Electrical engineers Salary in Surrey Heath
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Surrey Heath compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median electrical engineers salary in the South East reached £56,004, sitting 6.6% below the national median of £59,930. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £56,004 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,267. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Surrey Heath is £36,632, so electrical engineerss sit 52.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,004 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,267 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near Surrey Heath
Salary data is by ONS region. Surrey Heath is in the South 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 Surrey Heath?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes Surrey Heath) is £56,004 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 Surrey Heath compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the South East earn 6.6% 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 Surrey Heath compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Surrey Heath is £36,632. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 52.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Surrey Heath. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.