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Electrician rates in the UK reflect high skill requirements, Part P certification, and growing demand driven by EV chargers, heat pumps, and solar installations. Here's what to expect in 2026.
Hourly rate
£45–£75
per hour
Day rate
£320–£520
per day
Call-out
£75–£130
minimum charge
Rates vary considerably across the UK. Here's what you can expect to pay in each region.
* Rates are typical market averages for 2026 based on industry survey data. Individual rates vary by experience, job type, and other factors.
Several factors determine how much a electrician will charge for a job.
All notifiable electrical work in England and Wales requires Part P compliance. Registered electricians can self-certify, which saves the homeowner a building control fee of £200–£400.
Consumer unit replacements, full rewires, and EV charger installations are more complex and attract higher rates than adding sockets or fitting lights.
Emergency electricians — particularly out of hours — charge 50–100% more than standard rates plus a call-out fee of £75–£130.
Electricians qualified for solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, or industrial work command premium rates due to additional training and certification costs.
London electricians charge the most. The South East is also significantly above average. The North and Wales are at the lower end of the national range.
Official statistics to check these rates against, with a link to each source.
£40,717
Median annual pay for full-time employed electricians and electrical fitters in the UK, April 2026 (provisional). Self-employed rates have to cover overheads and unpaid time on top.
63,200
Electricians and electrical fitters in the UK who are self-employed, out of 193,000 in work.
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (Nomis), Jul 2025 to Jun 2026
$63,190 (US)
Median pay for electricians in the United States in May 2025, or $30.38 an hour.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026
The current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition, Amendment 4). The previous version with Amendment 3 was withdrawn on 15 October 2026.
Source: BSI Knowledge
Last reviewed: . Figures are the latest official releases at that date; follow each link for the full data and any later update.
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The average electrician hourly rate in the UK is £45–£75/hr in 2026. London electricians typically charge £65–£110/hr. In Northern England and Wales, £40–£68/hr is more common.
Electrician day rates in the UK are typically £320–£520/day in 2026. In London this rises to £480–£750/day. Rates in Scotland and Northern England are around £285–£475/day.
Yes, most electricians charge a call-out fee of £75–£130, particularly for emergency out-of-hours work. This covers the cost of travelling to site regardless of job duration.
Consumer unit replacement typically costs £400–£700 for the labour and unit combined, taking 4–6 hours. This includes issuing an Electrical Installation Certificate.
Yes. Demand for electricians has risen significantly due to the EV charger, heat pump, and solar installation boom. This is pushing rates up 5–10% year-on-year in most UK regions.
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