Electrician salary in the UK
The average Electrician salary in the UK is £36,000 per year (£2,453/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.46/hr).
≈ £2,021 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.77/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Electrician in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,453 / month after tax
Hourly: £18.46/hr • Daily: £138/day
Market median for an established Electrician in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,101 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Electrician specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Electrician earning £36,000 takes home £2,453 net per month (or £566/week).
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Live Electrician jobs in the UK
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Solar PV Service & Maintenance Electrician
£36,533Valoris Group Limited • Chatham, Kent, ME5 7RR
Electrician
£44,999Guinness Partnership • Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PH
EV electrician
£42,000Apollo Facilities Services Ltd • Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 0SU
Electrician (Responsive Repairs)
NegotiableAbri • Binfield, Bracknell, RG12 1HJ
Frequently asked questions about Electrician pay in the UK
How much does a Electrician earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Electrician salary in the UK is £36,000 per year (or £18.46 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Electrician roles start around £28,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £46,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Electrician in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Electrician salary of £36,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,453 per month (approx. £566 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 Electrician in the UK?
A mid-level Electrician in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.46/hr (ranging from £14.77/hr for junior roles to £24.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £138 per day.
Is a Electrician salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,453 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 47% of a Electrician's take-home pay — leaving £1,303 per month in disposable income.