Electrician rates in 2026
About £50 / hour
Based on an 8-hour day
About £90 / hour
Hourly rate or day rate?
Small repairs, fault finding, one or two fittingsCheck minimum call-out
Several jobs, larger installation work, renovation electrical workAbout £400 / day
Rewires, consumer units and clearly defined packagesCompare written scope
Common electrical job benchmarks
About £212.50
About £65
About £65
About £325
About £625
About £6,950
What to check in a quote
- Whether the rate includes VAT.
- Any minimum call-out or first-hour charge.
- Materials and consumables.
- Testing, certification and notification where required.
- Parking, travel or access charges.
- Making good after chasing walls or lifting floors.
Source
Electrician Hourly Rates in the UK in 2026
Used for May 2026 routine hourly, day, emergency and common electrical-job benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician charge per hour in the UK in 2026?
Current UK guidance is around £45–£60 per hour for routine electrical work, with an average around £50 per hour. Minimum call-out charges can make very small jobs cost more than one hourly rate.
What is the average electrician day rate?
The current average electrician day rate is around £400, based on an eight-hour day at roughly £50 per hour.
When is a day rate better than an hourly rate?
A day rate can be easier to compare for larger installation or remedial work that is likely to occupy most of a working day. Small repairs are often charged hourly or with a minimum call-out fee, while large projects may be quoted as a fixed total.
How much does an emergency electrician cost?
Emergency electrician rates are currently around £80–£100 per hour, averaging about £90, and a separate call-out fee may also apply.