As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £45,366, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,109 to £50,605, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,109
50TH(Median)   £45,366
75TH   £50,605
Electrical Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Engineer II Salary £41,109 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Engineer II Salary £45,366 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Engineer II Salary £50,605 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Engineer II is about £45,366 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,781, and a weekly pay of around £872. Click the switch button below to see more details about Electrical Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Electrical Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,253 - £44,731, while Intermediate make £42,443 - £44,921, Senior earn £44,095 - £46,695, Specialist earn £45,913 - £48,963, Expert can reach £46,148 - £49,198 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineer II £43,968
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer II £44,095
Senior Level Electrical Engineer II £45,757
Specialist Level Electrical Engineer II £47,946
Expert Level Electrical Engineer II £48,103
£43,968 0 yr
£44,095 < 2 yrs
£45,757 2-4 yrs
£47,946 5-8 yrs
£48,103 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 6%
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Skills to Boost an Electrical Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Electrical Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong CAD skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Circuit Design can result in a 1% 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.
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
Circuit Design
The process of circuit design can cover systems ranging from complex electronic systems all the way down to the individual transistors within an integrated circuit. For simple circuits the design process can often be done by one person without needing a planned or structured design process, but for more complex designs, teams of designers following a systematic approach with intelligently guided computer simulation are becoming increasingly common. In integrated circuit design automation, the term "circuit design" often refers to the step of the design cycle which outputs the schematics of the integrated circuit. Typically this is the step between logic design and physical design.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Electrical Engineer II field include Analysis (8%), CAD (2%), Circuit Design (1%), and Technical Support (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £48,995
Analysis
£48,995
8%
CAD £46,273
CAD
£46,273
2%
Circuit Design £45,820
Circuit Design
£45,820
1%
Technical Support £45,820
Technical Support
£45,820
1%
Analysis
6.83%
CAD
15.71%
Circuit Design
3.24%
Technical Support
5.46%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,995 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,703, and Manchester pays around £43,486 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Design Engineer II makes less than an Electrical Engineer II. An Electrical Design Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £37,385. And an Electrical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,366.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Design Engineer II
£29,711
£46,634
Electrical Test Engineer II
£29,589
£46,443
Electrical Engineer I
£33,730
£40,998
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350

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