As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an EE I in the United Kingdom is £38,500, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,500 to £42,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,500
50TH(Median)   £38,500
75TH   £42,300
EE I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile EE I Salary £35,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile EE I Salary £38,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile EE I Salary £42,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an EE I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified EE I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an EE I is about £38,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,208, and a weekly pay of around £740. Click the switch button below to see more details about EE I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do EE Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An EE I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,157 - £38,897, while Intermediate make £37,515 - £39,351, Senior earn £38,187 - £40,201, Specialist earn £38,276 - £40,372, Expert can reach £38,410 - £40,485 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level EE I £38,276
Intermediate Level EE I £38,613
Senior Level EE I £39,464
Specialist Level EE I £39,634
Expert Level EE I £39,748
£38,276 0 yr
£38,613 < 2 yrs
£39,464 2-4 yrs
£39,634 5-8 yrs
£39,748 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an EE I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an EE I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Design Engineering skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Programming can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Design Engineering
Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
Programming
Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the EE I field include Analysis (8%), Design Engineering (3%), Programming (2%), Product Development (1%), and Technical Support (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £41,580
Analysis
£41,580
8%
Design Engineering £39,655
Design Engineering
£39,655
3%
Programming £39,270
Programming
£39,270
2%
Product Development £38,885
Product Development
£38,885
1%
Technical Support £38,885
Technical Support
£38,885
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Design Engineering
3.34%
Programming
1.55%
Product Development
13.17%
Technical Support
5.46%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for EE I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for EE I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,580 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,786, and Manchester pays around £36,904 annually.

Which Job Pays More: EE II or EE I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an EE II makes less than an EE I. An EE II earns an average annual salary of £37,108. And an EE I earns an average annual salary of £38,500.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
EE II
£29,490
£46,288
EE III
£37,476
£60,613
EE IV
£44,040
£58,209
EE V
£53,419
£82,331

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