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LIVE · ONS ASHE 2025 SYNCED
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr

Electrician Salary in South West

The South West offers a quality-of-life proposition that attracts professionals willing to accept slightly lower salaries in exchange for lower living costs, natural environment and lifestyle. Bristol and Bath command the region's highest salaries, particularly in technology, aerospace and financial services.

Living costs are generally below the national average outside Bristol and Bath, offering better purchasing power despite slightly lower nominal salaries.

Entry Salary
£17,820
Peak Salary
£54,450
Growth
▲ 206%
Lifetime (25yr)
£903k
WINDOW: TRAJECTORY

Salary Trajectory

StageYrs ExpP25MedianP75P90
Apprentice Electrician0+£13,860£17,820£21,780£23,760
Qualified Electrician4+£30,591£34,650£39,600£44,550
Experienced Electrician8+£34,650£38,808£47,916£52,470
Supervisor / Foreman12+£39,600£45,540£51,480£56,727
Electrical Contractor / Manager16+£47,520£54,450£64,350£77,220

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WINDOW: REGIONAL COMPARISON

How South West Compares

Mid-career Electrician median salary by region

London
£51,744
South East
£41,552
Scotland
£41,160
East of England
£39,984
South West
£38,808
North West
£38,808
West Midlands
£38,416
Northern Ireland
£38,416
Yorkshire and The Humber
£37,240
Wales
£37,240
East Midlands
£36,848
North East
£35,672
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Compare with Other Careers in South West

Electrician in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.