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Electrician salary in United Kingdom

How much does an Electrician make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£22.76

The average salary for a electrician is £22.76 per hour in United Kingdom. 15.4k salaries reported, updated at 11 May 2026

Electrician job openings in United Kingdom

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Electrician
Gas and electric services
East Grinstead
£280 a day
Part-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Electrician in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Citi
 
£145,600per year
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Grahams The Family Dairy
 
£104,000per year
Cargill
 
£90,272per year
Assist Resourcing
 
£81,900per year
Quest Employment
 
£75,202per year
Boeing
 
£75,000per year

Highest paying cities for Electricians near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £24.28 per hour
  2. Ipswich
    £23.72 per hour
  3. Scunthorpe
    £23.50 per hour
  4. Chester
    £23.37 per hour
  5. Cardiff
    £22.79 per hour

Where can an Electrician earn more?

Compare salaries for Electricians in different locations
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How much do similar professions to Electrician get paid in United Kingdom?

Apprentice Electrician

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Journeyperson Electrician

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Average £38,681 per year