As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh, UK is £56,512, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,743 to £62,020, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,743
50TH(Median)   £56,512
75TH   £62,020
Senior Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £49,743 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £56,512 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Electrical Engineer Salary £62,020 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 £56,512 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,709, and a weekly pay of around £1,087. 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 £50,652 - £54,795, while Intermediate make £51,258 - £55,300, Senior earn £52,370 - £56,310, Specialist earn £56,007 - £59,225, Expert can reach £57,499 - £60,787 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Electrical Engineer £53,481
Intermediate Level Senior Electrical Engineer £53,986
Senior Level Senior Electrical Engineer £54,997
Specialist Level Senior Electrical Engineer £58,156
Expert Level Senior Electrical Engineer £59,636
£53,481 0 yr
£53,986 < 2 yrs
£54,997 2-4 yrs
£58,156 5-8 yrs
£59,636 > 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

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 £50,500. And a Senior Electrical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £55,513.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Electrical Engineer III Edinburgh, UK
£37,985
£61,437
Electrical Engineer II Edinburgh, UK
£30,160
£47,340
Electrical Engineer - Experienced Edinburgh, UK
£30,171
£47,357
Intermediate Electrical Engineer Edinburgh, UK
£30,243
£47,469

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