Electricians and electrical fitters vs Engineering Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Electricians and electrical fitters and Engineering Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering Professionals earns £9,732 more per year (24% higher)
vs

Engineering Professionals

£50,255
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectricians and electrical fittersEngineering ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£40,523£50,255-£9,732
Mean Annual£41,608£53,771-£12,163
Monthly£3,377£4,188-£811
Weekly£779£966-£187
Hourly£19.48£24.16-£4.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectricians and electrical fittersEngineering Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,071£32,002
25th£32,482£40,001
50th (Median)£40,523£50,255
75th£49,399£63,722
90th (Senior)£58,708£77,639
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Engineering Professionals?
A Engineering Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Electricians and electrical fitters is £40,523, whilst a Engineering Professionals earns £50,255 — a difference of £9,732 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electricians and electrical fitters and a Engineering Professionals?
The difference is £9,732 per year. Engineering Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Engineering Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Engineering Professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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