Average Electrical engineers Salary in West Berkshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How West Berkshire UA compares
For electrical engineerss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £56,004. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £59,930 — making this 6.6% below the norm. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £56,004 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,267. Compared to the West Berkshire UA average across all roles (£35,806), electrical engineerss take home 56.4% more.
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 West Berkshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. West Berkshire UA 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 West Berkshire UA?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South East (which includes West Berkshire UA) 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 West Berkshire UA 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 West Berkshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Berkshire UA is £35,806. Electrical engineers in the South East earn £56,004, which is 56.4% 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 West Berkshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.