As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the United Kingdom is £55,513, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,863 to £60,923, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,863
50TH(Median)   £55,513
75TH   £60,923
Senior Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £48,863 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £55,513 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £60,923 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Electrical Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Electrical Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Electrical Engineer is about £55,513 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,626, and a weekly pay of around £1,068. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Electrical Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Electrical Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,756 - £53,826, while Intermediate make £50,352 - £54,322, Senior earn £51,444 - £55,314, Specialist earn £55,017 - £58,178, Expert can reach £56,482 - £59,712 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Electrical Engineer £52,535
Intermediate Level Senior Electrical Engineer £53,032
Senior Level Senior Electrical Engineer £54,024
Specialist Level Senior Electrical Engineer £57,128
Expert Level Senior Electrical Engineer £58,581
£52,535 0 yr
£53,032 < 2 yrs
£54,024 2-4 yrs
£57,128 5-8 yrs
£58,581 > 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 a Senior Electrical Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Electrical Engineer. 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 Senior Electrical Engineer 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 £59,954
Analysis
£59,954
8%
Installation £57,178
Installation
£57,178
3%
CAD £56,623
CAD
£56,623
2%
Circuit Design £56,068
Circuit Design
£56,068
1%
Prototyping £56,068
Prototyping
£56,068
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 Senior Electrical Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Electrical Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £59,954 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £55,925, and Manchester pays around £53,212 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Electrical Engineer III makes less than a Senior Electrical Engineer. A Electrical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £49,607. And a Senior Electrical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £55,513.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503
Electrical Engineer - Experienced
£29,638
£46,520
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
£29,708
£46,630

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