Electrical Engineer salary in Nottingham
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Nottingham is £40,300 per year (£2,711/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £20.67/hr).
≈ £2,231 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £16.56/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Electrical Engineer in Nottingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,711 / month after tax
Hourly: £20.67/hr • Daily: £155/day
Market median for an established Electrical Engineer in Nottingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,412 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.87/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Electrical Engineer specialists in Nottingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Nottingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Electrical Engineer earning £40,300 takes home £2,711 net per month (or £626/week).
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Business Services Assistant
£26,436Essential Employment • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
£78,711Experian • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Property Manager
£28,000Magnus James • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Centre Manager - Erewash Contracts at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton Derbyshire.
NegotiableParkwood Holdings Limited • Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AA
Energy Specialist RES - Nottingham
£31,845E.O.N Worldwide • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Credit Controller
£22,849VF Corporation • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Frequently asked questions about Electrical Engineer pay in Nottingham
How much does a Electrical Engineer earn in Nottingham in 2026/27?
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Nottingham is £40,300 per year (or £20.67 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Electrical Engineer roles start around £32,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £52,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Nottingham after UK tax?
On a median Electrical Engineer salary of £40,300 in Nottingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,711 per month (approx. £626 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 Nottingham?
A mid-level Electrical Engineer in Nottingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £20.67/hr (ranging from £16.56/hr for junior roles to £26.87/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £155 per day.
Is a Electrical Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Nottingham?
With a net monthly income of £2,711 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £930 per month in Nottingham, housing takes approximately 34% of a Electrical Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,781 per month in disposable income.
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