Average Electrical engineers Salary in West Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How West Suffolk compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, electrical engineerss in the East were paid a median of £61,766. The national equivalent stands at £59,930, putting this region 3.1% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £61,766 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £63,480. The all-jobs average in West Suffolk is £29,613. By comparison, electrical engineerss earn 108.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Electrical engineers salary in areas near West Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. West Suffolk is in the 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 Suffolk?
The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes West Suffolk) is £61,766 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 Suffolk compare to the UK average?
Electrical engineers in the East earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in West Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Suffolk is £29,613. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 108.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to West Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.