As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Design Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £55,500, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,850 to £60,910, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,850
50TH(Median)   £55,500
75TH   £60,910
Electrical Design Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Design Engineer III Salary £48,850 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Design Engineer III Salary £55,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Design Engineer III Salary £60,910 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Electrical Design Engineer III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Design Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Design Engineer III is about £55,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,625, and a weekly pay of around £1,067. Click the switch button below to see more details about Electrical Design Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Electrical Design Engineer IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Electrical Design Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,743 - £53,813, while Intermediate make £50,339 - £54,309, Senior earn £51,431 - £55,301, Specialist earn £55,004 - £58,165, Expert can reach £56,469 - £59,699 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer III £52,522
Intermediate Level Electrical Design Engineer III £53,019
Senior Level Electrical Design Engineer III £54,011
Specialist Level Electrical Design Engineer III £57,115
Expert Level Electrical Design Engineer III £58,568
£52,522 0 yr
£53,019 < 2 yrs
£54,011 2-4 yrs
£57,115 5-8 yrs
£58,568 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Electrical Design Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Electrical Design Engineer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Installation skills boost pay by a 3%. Even CAD 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.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
CAD
Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Electrical Design Engineer III field include Analysis (8%), Installation (3%), CAD (2%), Circuit Design (1%), and Prototyping (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £59,940
Analysis
£59,940
8%
Installation £57,165
Installation
£57,165
3%
CAD £56,610
CAD
£56,610
2%
Circuit Design £56,055
Circuit Design
£56,055
1%
Prototyping £56,055
Prototyping
£56,055
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Installation
0.69%
CAD
15.71%
Circuit Design
3.24%
Prototyping
3.56%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Design Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Design Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £59,940 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,912, and Manchester pays around £53,200 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Electrical Engineer III or Electrical Design Engineer III?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Engineer III makes less than an Electrical Design Engineer III. An Electrical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £49,607. And an Electrical Design Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £55,500.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350
Electrical Design Engineer
£34,174
£41,538
Electrical Design Engineer IV
£44,369
£58,644
Electrical Design Engineer I
£33,640
£40,889

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