Average Electronics engineers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, electronics engineerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £46,312 — that's 10.9% below the national average of £51,973. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £46,312 stretches to roughly £48,191 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so electronics engineerss sit 26.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £46,312 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,191 — 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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Electronics engineers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA 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 electronics engineers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median electronics engineers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £46,312 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electronics engineers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Electronics engineers in the South West earn 10.9% below the national median of £51,973. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electronics engineers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Electronics engineers in the South West earn £46,312, which is 26.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electronics engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.