How much does a car electrician make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,344 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,701
- Equals
- $53,710
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $91,730 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $89,610 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,860 |
| 10. Canada | $54,810 |
| 11. United Kingdom | $53,710 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $50,630 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $161 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Electrician£39,650
- Electric powerline worker£48,570
- Avionics mechanic£42,480
- Fire alarm technician£39,790
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car electrician make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,344 a month, £40,130 a year.
How much does a car electrician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £26,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £57,790.
Which country pays a car electrician the most?
Australia, with a median of $76,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a car electrician make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $69,650 a year against $53,710 in the United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a car electrician or an electric powerline worker?
An electric powerline worker: £48,570 a year against £40,130 for a car electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate