How much more could you earn as a qualified electrician?
Enter your current salary below. We’ll show your annual uplift, how long the course pays for itself, and your 5- and 10-year career income swing. Numbers are from ONS ASHE 2025 and JIB 2025–26 rates — all citations at the bottom of this page.
The four UK electrician pathways, compared
Each pathway has a median salary, typical range, and experienced range. Figures are UK-wide; London adds roughly +10%, the North and South West roughly -5%.
Installation Electrician (employed)
Full-time employed by an electrical contractor or in-house maintenance team, after completing 2365 + NVQ + AM2 and holding the ECS Gold Card. Figures reflect experienced electricians (2+ years post Gold Card).
- Typical range
- £32,000–£46,000
- Experienced (5+ yrs)
- £42,000–£55,000
Self-employed electrician
Running your own business after Gold Card + competent person scheme registration (NICEIC / NAPIT / ELECSA). Income scales with local demand, hours worked and repeat customer base.
- Typical range
- £48,000–£72,000
- Experienced (5+ yrs)
- £65,000–£95,000
Self-employed earnings vary significantly. Figures assume 40-hour working week, competent-person-scheme registration, and an established customer base (typically 2–3 years after going self-employed).
EV & Solar specialist
Qualified electrician adding EV charging (2921-34) and solar PV + battery storage (2922/2923). Premium day rates, growing market, £4–8k per solar install and £800–1,500 per EV charger.
- Typical range
- £48,000–£68,000
- Experienced (5+ yrs)
- £65,000–£85,000
Inspection & Testing specialist
Electrician with 2391-52 focusing on EICRs, landlord inspections, and periodic testing. Landlord PRS Regulations 2020 create steady recurring demand — £150–300 per domestic EICR, 2–4 per day.
- Typical range
- £42,000–£58,000
- Experienced (5+ yrs)
- £55,000–£75,000
Sources
Every number in the calculator comes from a named, verifiable source. Updated quarterly; last review 2026-04-19.
- ONS ASHE 2025 ↗
Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, occupation code 5241 (Electricians & electrical fitters).
- JIB Rates 2025–26 ↗
Joint Industry Board agreed grades: Installation Electrician, Approved Electrician, Technician.
- OZEV installer data 2025 ↗
UK EV charging market size and installer network data — informs specialist pay ranges.
Figures are medians and typical ranges for full-time UK workers. Individual earnings vary with region, employer, specialisation, and experience. The calculator is a guide, not a guarantee.
Ready to see the route?
The calculator shows the destination. Our courses are the path. Start with the 2365 Level 2 + 3 Package if you’re new to the trade, or take our 60-second course quiz if you’re unsure.