Electricians and electrical fitters roles in the UK earn a median of £39,500 per year, equivalent to £19.48 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £29,500 in North East to £42,500 in South East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £39,647/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£39,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.48
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £48,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Electricians and electrical fitters across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South East | £42,500 |
| North West | £42,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £42,000 |
| London | £41,000 |
| West Midlands | £40,500 |
| East Midlands | £40,000 |
| Scotland | £38,000 |
| East | £37,500 |
| South West | £37,000 |
| Wales | £34,500 |
| North East | £29,500 |
| UK | £39,500 |
Annual pay grew by +1.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Electricians and electrical fitters.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Electricians and electrical fitters in the UK is £39,500 per year (about £19.48 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Electricians and electrical fitters earn between £32,500 and £48,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Electricians and electrical fitters pay rose by 1.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Electricians and electrical fitters is in South East, at £42,500 per year.
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Electricians and electrical fitters assemble parts in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, and install, maintain, and repair electrical plant, machinery, appliances and wiring.
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. Relevant NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have good eyesight and normal colour vision.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.