Electrician Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK electrician salary is £39,647 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £32,065 after tax for 2026/27, about £2,672 a month.
Electrician take-home pay
Where the £39,647 median goes
Breakdown of £39,647 gross: Take-home pay £32,065, 80.9%; Income Tax £5,415, 13.7%; National Insurance £2,166, 5.5%.
- Take-home pay£32,065 · 80.9%
- Income Tax£5,415 · 13.7%
- National Insurance£2,166 · 5.5%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £39,647 |
| Taxable income | £39,647 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £5,415 |
| National Insurance | £2,166 |
| Total deductions | £7,582 |
| Take-home pay | £32,065 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £39,647 electrician median, band by band
Total tax on a £39,647 salary is £7,582 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £5,415 of Income Tax plus £2,166 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 19.1%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £39,647 | 20% | £5,415.40 |
National Insurance on £39,647
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £27,077 | 8% | £2,166.16 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the electrician salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Electricians and electrical fitters (SOC code 5241), covering around 91,000 full-time electrician jobs in the UK. Its £39,647 median is above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £608 (1.6%).
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Electrician salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average electrician salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time electrician (ONS occupation code 5241, "Electricians and electrical fitters") is £39,647, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a electrician take home after tax?
On the median electrician salary of £39,647, take-home pay is £32,065 a year (£2,672 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £5,415 of Income Tax and £2,166 of National Insurance.
Is a electrician salary above the UK average?
Yes. The median electrician salary of £39,647 is £608 (1.6%) above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.