Electrician salary in Birmingham
The average Electrician salary in Birmingham is £35,600 per year (£2,429/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.26/hr).
≈ £2,003 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Electrician in Birmingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,429 / month after tax
Hourly: £18.26/hr • Daily: £137/day
Market median for an established Electrician in Birmingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,071 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £23.74/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Electrician specialists in Birmingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Birmingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Electrician earning £35,600 takes home £2,429 net per month (or £561/week).
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Live Electrician jobs in Birmingham
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Transport Compliance Manager
£40,000Technical Network • Aston, Birmingham, B6 5AD
Business Systems Analyst
£37,039Page Group • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Head of New Store Openings and Training
£40,000T3AM Global • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Director of Asset Management
£100,000Goodman Masson • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy
£39,473Birmingham City Council • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Group Holiday Coordinator
£34,691Yates Travel • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Frequently asked questions about Electrician pay in Birmingham
How much does a Electrician earn in Birmingham in 2026/27?
The average Electrician salary in Birmingham is £35,600 per year (or £18.26 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Electrician roles start around £28,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £46,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Electrician in Birmingham after UK tax?
On a median Electrician salary of £35,600 in Birmingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,429 per month (approx. £561 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 Birmingham?
A mid-level Electrician in Birmingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.26/hr (ranging from £14.62/hr for junior roles to £23.74/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £137 per day.
Is a Electrician salary enough to live comfortably in Birmingham?
With a net monthly income of £2,429 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,050 per month in Birmingham, housing takes approximately 43% of a Electrician's take-home pay — leaving £1,379 per month in disposable income.
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