As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer in the United Kingdom is £45,356, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,099 to £50,595, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £41,099
50TH(Median)   £45,356
75TH   £50,595
Intermediate Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Electrical Engineer Salary £41,099 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Electrical Engineer Salary £45,356 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Electrical Engineer Salary £50,595 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Electrical Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer is about £45,356 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,780, and a weekly pay of around £872. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Electrical Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Intermediate Electrical Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Intermediate Electrical Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,243 - £44,721, while Intermediate make £42,433 - £44,911, Senior earn £44,085 - £46,685, Specialist earn £45,903 - £48,953, Expert can reach £46,138 - £49,188 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Electrical Engineer £43,958
Intermediate Level Intermediate Electrical Engineer £44,085
Senior Level Intermediate Electrical Engineer £45,747
Specialist Level Intermediate Electrical Engineer £47,936
Expert Level Intermediate Electrical Engineer £48,093
£43,958 0 yr
£44,085 < 2 yrs
£45,747 2-4 yrs
£47,936 5-8 yrs
£48,093 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Intermediate Electrical Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Intermediate Electrical Engineer. 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.

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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 Intermediate Electrical Engineer 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 £48,984
Analysis
£48,984
8%
CAD £46,263
CAD
£46,263
2%
Circuit Design £45,810
Circuit Design
£45,810
1%
Technical Support £45,810
Technical Support
£45,810
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 Intermediate Electrical Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Electrical Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,984 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,693, and Manchester pays around £43,476 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Electrical Engineer II makes less than an Intermediate Electrical Engineer. An Electrical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £37,280. And an Intermediate Electrical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £45,356.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350
Electrical Engineer I
£33,730
£40,998
Electrical Engineer IV
£44,244
£58,479

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