As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineer V in the United Kingdom is £74,979, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £68,391 to £89,313, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £68,391
50TH(Median)   £74,979
75TH   £89,313
Electrical Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Engineer V Salary £68,391 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Engineer V Salary £74,979 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Engineer V Salary £89,313 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Engineer V salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Engineer V is about £74,979 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,248, and a weekly pay of around £1,442. Click the switch button below to see more details about Electrical Engineer V hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Electrical Engineer V's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £69,571 - £73,504, while Intermediate make £70,161 - £73,996, Senior earn £70,456 - £74,291, Specialist earn £71,538 - £75,407, Expert can reach £72,816 - £78,188 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineer V £72,324
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer V £72,816
Senior Level Electrical Engineer V £73,012
Specialist Level Electrical Engineer V £73,996
Expert Level Electrical Engineer V £75,407
£72,324 0 yr
£72,816 < 2 yrs
£73,012 2-4 yrs
£73,996 5-8 yrs
£75,407 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Skills to Boost an Electrical Engineer V Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Electrical Engineer V. 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 V field include Analysis (8%), CAD (2%), Circuit Design (1%), and Procurement (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £80,977
Analysis
£80,977
8%
CAD £76,479
CAD
£76,479
2%
Circuit Design £75,729
Circuit Design
£75,729
1%
Procurement £75,729
Procurement
£75,729
1%
Analysis
6.83%
CAD
15.71%
Circuit Design
3.24%
Procurement
0.05%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Engineer V are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,977 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £75,536, and Manchester pays around £71,871 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Design Engineer V makes less than an Electrical Engineer V. An Electrical Design Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £66,745. And an Electrical Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £74,979.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Design Engineer V
£53,045
£81,755
Electrical Test Engineer V
£53,251
£82,073
Electrical Engineer I
£33,730
£40,998
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350

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