Electrical Engineer Salary
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In order to effectively compare global salaries in the field of electrical engineering, it is important to first consider the responsibilities of electrical engineers. As given by their title, electrical engineers deal with designing anything that involves electricity. They conduct thorough tests on electrical systems and electronic devices to ensure proper functionality before these products are introduced to the public and deemed safe for use.

Electrical engineering salaries very much depend on the technical skills and knowledge gained over the years in college as well as skills from on-the-job training or side activities, which some of the graduating students do to earn a living and at the same time, gain experiences needed for electrical engineering jobs right after college.

Electrical sector is always growing and evergreen. One can not imagine their life without electricity.

How to Land Electrical Engineering Jobs after College

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First and foremost, to become an electrical engineer, one must have the required bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electronics engineering. The second is to identify your interest in the field because the more you are interested more you become perfect.

An electrical engineer has to have that constant curiosity to find ideas on how to make devices or appliances more efficient, or what electrical devices are more efficient.

Begin by developing the essential soft skills any electrical engineer should have, starting with interpersonal skills, communication and presentation skills as well as computational skills.

The Average Salary of Electrical Engineers

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According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (USA) records, the average electrical engineering salary annually is at $99,070 or $47.63 per hour. It also Expects a 7% growth in the industry from 2016 to 2026, a promising job opportunity for those looking for electrical engineering jobs this year and the next 7 years to come.

Electrical engineering is a highly demanding field, which means the more updated. Also in some countries Electrical Engineering courses are offered in different formats such as Vocational Courses, Diploma courses, Graduate Courses and Master’s. In overall if you see the big picture it all depends on skills you have and knowledge you gained.

Salaries of Electrical Engineers across the World (Average salary)

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These are average base salaries per year for each country:

For entry level engineer the actual salary may vary +/-30% to +/-40%

CountryAvg. Salary
Argentina$ 648,366 (ARS)
Australia$139,953 (AUD)
Austria€68,208 (EUR)
Bahamas$73,911 (BSD)
Belarus12,847 Br (BYN)
Belgium71,197 € (EUR)
Bermuda$102,947 (BMD)
Bosnia-Herzegovina 22,798 KM (BAM)
BrazilR$121,557 (BRL)
Bulgaria43,379 лв. (BGN)
Canada $77,793 (CAD)
Chile 18,755,725 CLP
China¥357,784 (CNY)
ColombiaCOP42000,003
Costa Rica₡12,598,831
Croatia157,495 HRK
Czech Republic CZK520, 061
Denmark 492,552 DKK
Egypt EGP58,450
Estonia 182, 807 EEK
Finland € 45,781
France€ 39,928
Georgia84,950 GEL
Germany€ 48,749
Greece€ 15,260
Hong Kong SAR HK$295,297
Hungary HUF 3,600,000
Iceland 7,532,694 ISK
IndiaRs 347,610
Indonesia 191,737,859 IDR
Iraq31,458,935 IQD
Ireland€ 48,924
Israel$78,139
Italy€ 46,335
Japan¥3,606,178
Kazakhstan 6,338,002 KZT
Luxembourg€ 52,103
Malaysia RM 49,921
Malta € 31,576
Mexico MXN 235,832
Morocco268,674 MAD
Netherlands€ 44,161
New Zealand NZ$61,781
Norway 638,493 NOK
PakistanPKR 501,533
Panama 30,496 PAB
Peru 55,868 PEN
PhilippinesPHP 258,724
Poland PLN 54,618
Portugal € 15,723
Romania$19,200
Russian FederationRUB 696,000
Saudi ArabiaSAR 94,183
Singapore S$38,757
Slovakia€ 34,514
South Africa R368,632
South Korea$40,000
Spain € 35,482
SwedenSEK 391,955
Switzerland118,577 CHF
Taiwan 1,181,036 TWD
Thailand THB 478,800
Trinidad & Tobago102,359 TTD
Turkey$23,523
Ukraine 274,248 UAH
United Arab Emirates AED 97,958
United Kingdom£31,231
United States $99,070
Vietnam197,426,019 VND
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Conclusion:

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Electrical Engineering is a growing sector and evergreen. You may find opportunities in every sector just keep yourself updated with latest technologies and always find new opportunities to grow.