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Average Electrical engineers Salary in Wirral

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£61,782

+£1,852 (3.1% above) vs UK average

UK median: £59,930 · Hourly: £29.86

North West vs all UK regions

South West£54,986North West£61,782North West£61,782

Mean annual: £54,988 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Wirral compares

vs UK average for electrical engineerss +£1,852 (3.1% above)

vs Wirral all-jobs average +£32,942 (114.2% above)

Worth noting that electrical engineerss in the North West earned £61,782 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £59,930 — a difference of 3.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £61,782 stretches to roughly £67,743 in real spending power. Compared to the Wirral average across all roles (£28,840), electrical engineerss take home 114.2% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £61,782 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,743 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electrical engineers salary in Wirral?

The median electrical engineers salary in the North West (which includes Wirral) is £61,782 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 Wirral compare to the UK average?

Electrical engineers in the North West earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Wirral compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Wirral is £28,840. Electrical engineers in the North West earn £61,782, which is 114.2% above the local average across all occupations.