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Electrical Engineering Salary in North West

The North West, led by Manchester and Liverpool, is one of the UK's strongest regional economies outside London. Manchester in particular has seen significant salary growth in technology, digital media and financial services, narrowing the gap with London.

Living costs are substantially below London and the South East, with Manchester city centre offering urban living at a fraction of London prices.

Entry Salary
£30,690
Peak Salary
£91,080
Growth
+197%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.5m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Graduate Electrical Engineer 0+ £26,730 £30,690 £34,650 £37,620
Electrical Engineer 3+ £35,640 £42,570 £49,500 £55,440
Senior Electrical Engineer (Chartered) 6+ £45,540 £54,450 £64,350 £72,270
Principal / Lead Engineer 10+ £57,420 £69,300 £81,180 £91,080
Engineering Director 16+ £74,250 £91,080 £108,900 £128,700

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How North West Compares

Mid-career Electrical Engineering median salary by region

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.