Electronics engineers vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary

How do Electronics engineers and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Electronics engineers earns £12,648 more per year (35% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,561
vs

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

£36,020
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,454

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£48,668£36,020+£12,648
Mean Annual£52,180£37,757+£14,423
Take-Home (Net)£38,561£29,454+£9,107
Monthly (Gross)£4,056£3,002+£1,054
Weekly (Gross)£936£693+£243
Hourly£23.40£17.32+£6.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£33,672£22,964
25th£40,606£29,101
50th (Median)£48,668£36,020
75th£63,686£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £12,648 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £12,648 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Electronics engineers takes home approximately £38,561 per year, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians takes home £29,454. The net difference is £9,107.
Should I become a Electronics engineers or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Electronics engineers 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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