As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £66,790, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £59,390 to £75,490, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £59,390
50TH(Median)   £66,790
75TH   £75,490
Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary £59,390 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary £66,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary £75,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead is about £66,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,566, and a weekly pay of around £1,284. Click the switch button below to see more details about Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,721 - £64,360, while Intermediate make £60,384 - £64,912, Senior earn £61,047 - £65,465, Specialist earn £63,145 - £67,439, Expert can reach £67,050 - £72,114 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead £62,924
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead £63,477
Senior Level Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead £64,029
Specialist Level Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead £66,017
Expert Level Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead £70,296
£62,924 0 yr
£63,477 < 2 yrs
£64,029 2-4 yrs
£66,017 5-8 yrs
£70,296 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,133 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £67,286, and Manchester pays around £64,022 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer, Lead/Master - Electrical or Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Engineer, Lead/Master - Electrical makes less than an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead. An Engineer, Lead/Master - Electrical earns an average annual salary of £66,750. And an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £66,790.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer, Lead/Master - Electrical
£53,049
£81,762
Electrical Engineer IV
£44,244
£58,479
Electrical Engineer V
£53,187
£81,974
Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead
£44,260
£58,500
Electrical Design Engineer IV
£44,369
£58,644

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