How much does an electrician make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,304 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,672
- Equals
- $53,070
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 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 | $86,310 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $84,310 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,900 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $57,650 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $53,070 |
| 9. Germany | $52,720 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $152 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Car electrician£40,130
- Electric powerline worker£48,570
- Avionics mechanic£42,480
- Fire alarm technician£39,790
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,304 a month, £39,650 a year.
How much does an electrician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £24,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £57,790.
Which country pays an electrician the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrician make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,990 a year against $53,070 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an electrician or an electric powerline worker?
An electric powerline worker: £48,570 a year against £39,650 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate