Salary Explorer for Skilled Trades
Explore indicative UK pay across the trades with live comparison tools. Change trade, career stage, and region to get a more useful benchmark before you look at current roles.
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Career stage
Baseline national guide.
Interactive estimate
Electrician
Strong ceiling once qualified, especially with inspection, testing, renewables, or commercial work.
Progression Snapshot
Apprentice
£18,000 - £24,000
Earn while you learn, usually year 1-4.
Newly qualified
£30,000 - £38,000
First employed role after qualification.
Experienced
£38,000 - £48,000
Solid site or domestic experience with tickets.
Contractor / specialist
£45,000 - £65,000
Higher upside with niche work or self-employment.
Trade Comparison Table
Sorted by the selected stage and region so you can compare where different trade paths can lead.
Tap or click a row to inspect that trade in more detail.
What Usually Lifts Earnings
Top salary drivers for Electrician
Common routes in
- Apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3
- AM2
- Domestic installer route
Reality check
Pay can move up or down fast depending on overtime, callout, self-employment, domestic vs commercial work, and how specialist your skill set becomes.
Use It With Live Opportunities
Browse Trade Jobs
Compare your benchmark against current live vacancies across regions and categories.
Start With Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can be the clearest route from entry-level pay into long-term qualified earnings.
Browse by Region
Regional demand changes the pay picture, so compare local job markets before making a move.