Free pricing guide
How Much to Charge as an Electrician
Most electricians lose money on the parts of a job they forget to price, not on their hourly rate. Work the whole job through below, then send it as a quote.
Field estimate workbench
Price the job before you invoice it.
Build a practical estimate from labor, materials, and other costs. Your draft stays in this browser until you choose to create an invoice.
Keep client names and contact details out of this browser-only draft.
Cost ledger
Labor, materials, and other costs
Add at least one described line with a value greater than $0.
Tax treatment varies by location and job type.
Grand total must be greater than $0.
What drives the price on electrical work
- Diagnostic time, which is often the bulk of a fault-finding call
- Labor at your hourly rate, plus a second pair of hands where required
- Cable, breakers, outlets, fittings, and fixtures
- A permit and inspection allowance where the work is notifiable
Jobs electricians price most often
- Upgrade a consumer unit or panel
- Add a circuit for an appliance
- Install an EV charger
- Replace lighting throughout a room
- Trace an intermittent fault
Turn the number into a quote
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