Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Pay Data UK — 2025

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £44,500 per year, equivalent to £21.01 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 12.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £39,500 in West Midlands to £52,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £41,662/yr (7% above our computed national average).

Labour Market

There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.

Pay by Region

Annual pay for Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.

Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +12.4% from 2024 to 2025.

National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.

Year-on-Year Pay Change

Annual percentage change in median pay for Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

About Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers maintain, service and repair domestic appliances, office machinery and electricity plant machinery, appliances and wiring.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations
• maintains and repairs electricity plant machinery, domestic appliances, office machinery and other electrical assembly and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring
• diagnoses faults using test equipment and investigates their causes
• writes reports on maintenance work and implements systems to ensure all equipment is properly maintained
• responds to call outs for unplanned/emergency repair work, both for domestic clients and in industrial settings

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. 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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.