As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £55,496, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,848 to £60,908, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,848
50TH(Median)   £55,496
75TH   £60,908
Electrical Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Engineer III Salary £48,848 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Engineer III Salary £55,496 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Engineer III Salary £60,908 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Engineer III is about £55,496 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 Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Electrical Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,741 - £53,809, while Intermediate make £50,336 - £54,305, Senior earn £51,428 - £55,298, Specialist earn £55,000 - £58,162, Expert can reach £56,465 - £59,696 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineer III £52,519
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer III £53,015
Senior Level Electrical Engineer III £54,008
Specialist Level Electrical Engineer III £57,112
Expert Level Electrical Engineer III £58,565
£52,519 0 yr
£53,015 < 2 yrs
£54,008 2-4 yrs
£57,112 5-8 yrs
£58,565 > 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 Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Electrical 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 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 £59,936
Analysis
£59,936
8%
Installation £57,161
Installation
£57,161
3%
CAD £56,606
CAD
£56,606
2%
Circuit Design £56,051
Circuit Design
£56,051
1%
Prototyping £56,051
Prototyping
£56,051
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 Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £59,936 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,908, and Manchester pays around £53,196 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Design Engineer III makes less than an Electrical Engineer III. An Electrical Design Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £49,475. And an Electrical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £55,496.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Design Engineer III
£37,214
£60,189
Electrical Test Engineer III
£37,301
£60,329
Electrical Engineer I
£33,730
£40,998
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503

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