Electrician salary in Sheffield
The average Electrician salary in Sheffield is £34,200 per year (£2,345/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.54/hr).
≈ £1,937 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Electrician in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,345 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.54/hr • Daily: £132/day
Market median for an established Electrician in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,963 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Electrician specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Electrician earning £34,200 takes home £2,345 net per month (or £541/week).
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Live Electrician jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Electrician pay in Sheffield
How much does a Electrician earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Electrician salary in Sheffield is £34,200 per year (or £17.54 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Electrician roles start around £27,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £44,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Electrician in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Electrician salary of £34,200 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,345 per month (approx. £541 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Electrician in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.54/hr (ranging from £14.05/hr for junior roles to £22.82/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £132 per day.
Is a Electrician salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £2,345 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 38% of a Electrician's take-home pay — leaving £1,455 per month in disposable income.
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