Electrician
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Electrician Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Electrician, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
£46,000
median advertised salary
910
live jobs right now
77%
permanent roles
90%
via agencies
How much does a Electrician earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Electrician in the UK is £46,000 a year, based on 77 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,830 a month or £23.59 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 77% of current adverts are permanent, and 90% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Electrician adverts mention AI or automation 2% of the time.
How Electrician pay compares
Median advertised salary for Electrician beside other job titles in construction and trades, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in construction and trades
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | £78,000 | 415 | 85% | 0% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,385 | 87% | 0% |
| Carpenter | £49,000 | 294 | 48% | 0% |
| Electrician | £46,000 | 910 | 77% | 2% |
| Joiner | £45,000 | 273 | 51% | 0% |
| Dumper Driver | £41,000 | 43 | 26% | 0% |
| CNC Programmer | £38,000 | 198 | 94% | 0% |
| Fabricator | £35,000 | 315 | 78% | 0% |
| Labourer | £30,000 | 676 | 40% | 0% |
Latest Electrician jobs
Electrician
Daniel Owen Ltd
£24.60 – £26 an hour
ApplyJob Title: Electrician. Location: Croydon. Salary: £26 an hour w/ Van and Fuel Card. Job Type: Temporary to Permanent. Daniel..
Electrician
Butlin's
Pay not stated
ApplyThe Resort Electrician supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-quality environment for guests and team members by..
Electrician
Center Parcs
£42,200 a year
ApplyElectrician. Elveden Forest | Circa £42,200 per annum. Keep family breaks running smoothly. We are seeking a skilled..
Electrician
Daniel Owen Ltd
£43,000 – £43,056 a year
ApplyElectrician (Mobile. Location: Fareham. Salary: £44,290 + Van and Fuel. Type: Permanent. Company Vehicle & Fuel Card Provided..
Electrician
Daniel Owen Ltd
£43,000 – £43,992 a year
ApplyJob Title: Electrician. Location: Bedfordshire. Salary: £43,992.04 per annum + Van & Fuel Card. Job Type: Permanent. Daniel Owen..
Elite Electrician
Gilmartins
£50,000 a year
ApplyElectrician. Working across North West London. We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs. Gilmartins is..
Electrician
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
£38,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplyPosition: Electrician. Location: Salisbury. Salary: £38,000 to £45,000. . Electrician required for our client, a leading..
Electrician
Smartsearch Recruitment
£45,000 a year
ApplyElectrician, Salary: £45k. Permanent role with excellent benefits package and overtime available (paid at time + half)..
Electrician
Aqumen Recruitment
£43,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplyElectrician (17th/18th Edition) – Nationwide Hospital Projects. Up to £44,500 + Company Vehicle + Bonus + All Accommodation &..
Browse 910 live Electrician jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Electrician vacancies listed on YourJobs.co.uk, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →