Electrical Engineer salary in Bristol
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Bristol is £43,700 per year (£2,915/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £22.41/hr).
≈ £2,387 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.90/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Electrical Engineer in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,915 / month after tax
Hourly: £22.41/hr • Daily: £168/day
Market median for an established Electrical Engineer in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,625 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £29.13/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Electrical Engineer specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Electrical Engineer earning £43,700 takes home £2,915 net per month (or £673/week).
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Live Electrical Engineer jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Electrical Engineer pay in Bristol
How much does a Electrical Engineer earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Bristol is £43,700 per year (or £22.41 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Electrical Engineer roles start around £34,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £56,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Electrical Engineer salary of £43,700 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,915 per month (approx. £673 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Electrical Engineer in Bristol?
A mid-level Electrical Engineer in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £22.41/hr (ranging from £17.90/hr for junior roles to £29.13/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £168 per day.
Is a Electrical Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £2,915 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 45% of a Electrical Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,595 per month in disposable income.
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