Average Electrical engineers Salary in West Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How West Devon compares
If you're a electrical engineers in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,986. That's 8.2% below what electrical engineerss earn nationally (£59,930). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,986 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,217. The all-jobs average in West Devon is £28,161. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 95.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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 West Devon
Salary data is by ONS region. West Devon is in the South 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 West Devon?
The median electrical engineers salary in the South West (which includes West Devon) 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 West Devon 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 West Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Devon is £28,161. Electrical engineers in the South West earn £54,986, which is 95.3% 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 West Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.