As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Test Engineer V in the United Kingdom is £74,993, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £68,413 to £89,333, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £68,413
50TH(Median)   £74,993
75TH   £89,333
Electrical Test Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Electrical Test Engineer V Salary £68,413 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Electrical Test Engineer V Salary £74,993 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Electrical Test Engineer V Salary £89,333 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Electrical Test Engineer V salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Electrical Test Engineer V is about £74,993 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,249, and a weekly pay of around £1,442. Click the switch button below to see more details about Electrical Test Engineer V hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Electrical Test Engineer V's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £69,592 - £73,520, while Intermediate make £70,181 - £74,011, Senior earn £70,475 - £74,306, Specialist earn £71,556 - £75,421, Expert can reach £72,832 - £78,203 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Test Engineer V £72,341
Intermediate Level Electrical Test Engineer V £72,832
Senior Level Electrical Test Engineer V £73,029
Specialist Level Electrical Test Engineer V £74,011
Expert Level Electrical Test Engineer V £75,421
£72,341 0 yr
£72,832 < 2 yrs
£73,029 2-4 yrs
£74,011 5-8 yrs
£75,421 > 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 Test Engineer V Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Electrical Test 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 Test 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 £80,992
Analysis
£80,992
8%
CAD £76,493
CAD
£76,493
2%
Circuit Design £75,743
Circuit Design
£75,743
1%
Procurement £75,743
Procurement
£75,743
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 Test Engineer V?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Electrical Test Engineer V are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,992 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £75,550, and Manchester pays around £71,885 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Engineer V makes less than an Electrical Test Engineer V. An Electrical Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £66,924. And an Electrical Test Engineer V earns an average annual salary of £74,993.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Engineer V
£53,187
£81,974
Test Engineer V
£38,162
£76,012
Electrical Test Engineer
£29,770
£36,185
Electrical Test Engineer IV
£44,188
£58,404

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