Average Electronics engineers Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical electronics engineers in the East earned £58,657. Compared to the UK median of £51,973, that's 12.9% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £58,657 stretches to roughly £60,285 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Colchester is £31,056. By comparison, electronics engineerss earn 88.9% 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 £58,657 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,285 — 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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Electronics engineers salary in areas near Colchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Colchester 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 electronics engineers salary in Colchester?
The median electronics engineers salary in the East (which includes Colchester) is £58,657 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 Colchester compare to the UK average?
Electronics engineers in the East earn 12.9% above the national median of £51,973. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electronics engineers a well-paid job in Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Electronics engineers in the East earn £58,657, which is 88.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electronics engineerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.