💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 1,414 positions with reported compensation (30% of all Electrician listings).
Average salary: £40,477
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in Electrician job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare Electrician opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 373 | £40,000 | £40,000 – £44,210 | 15 | 62 |
| Oxfordshire | 89 | £40,000 | £40,000 – £41,950 | 15 | 25 |
| Reading, Berkshire | 78 | £38,000 | £35,000 – £40,000 | 15 | 33 |
| Bristol | 46 | £38,000 | £37,000 – £43,138 | 15 | 16 |
| Calgary, AB | 40 | $40,000 | $38,000 – $43,000 | 15 | 6 |
| Birmingham | 39 | £37,000 | £37,000 – £47,000 | 15 | 5 |
| Glasgow | 37 | £38,662 | £38,000 – £38,831 | 15 | 10 |
| Leicester | 36 | £40,000 | £29,009 – £53,525 | 15 | 6 |
| Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | 33 | £41,192 | £36,399 – £45,000 | 15 | 1 |
| Oxford, Oxfordshire | 33 | £41,900 | £40,000 – £41,975 | 15 | 4 |
| Regina Census Division, SK | 27 | $40,000 | $38,000 – $43,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Nottingham | 26 | £40,000 | £33,000 – £42,500 | 13 | 1 |
| Slough, Berkshire | 26 | £40,000 | £32,000 – £40,000 | 13 | 3 |
| Norwich, Norfolk | 26 | £36,500 | £35,000 – £40,605 | 13 | 1 |
| Crawley, West Sussex | 24 | £55,000 | £43,750 – £55,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Dubai | 24 | $40,000 | $38,000 – $43,000 | 10 | 6 |
| Houston, TX | 24 | $75,000 | $72,500 – $77,500 | 13 | 3 |
| Surrey, BC | 24 | $40,000 | $38,000 – $43,000 | 15 | 9 |
| Swindon | 23 | £41,000 | £40,000 – £42,000 | 14 | 3 |
| Guildford, Surrey | 21 | £40,000 | £39,566 – £42,000 | 15 | 8 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most Electrician openings globally.
🌐 Where Electricians Work
Electrician Job Market Overview (2026)
The Electrician job market is steadily growing, with 4,651 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 3,072 new positions were posted (1,121 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for Electrician positions is £40,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £38,000 and £43,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £50,000 or more. Note that 70% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Houston, TX at $75,000 median, while Norwich, Norfolk offers £36,500.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Electrician roles are OSHA, Customer Service, Warehouse, Spark, Excel, and Logistics. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
Start by reviewing our Electrician resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 4,651 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.