Electrical and electronics technicians Pay Data UK — 2025

Electrical and electronics technicians roles in the UK earn a median of £34,394 per year, equivalent to £19.12 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 12.2% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £26,031 to £53,124 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Electrical and electronics technicians roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Electrical and electronics technicians

Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings
• sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data
• plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system
• diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment
• visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• interprets and reviews technical drawings

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or a relevant certificate/diploma. Vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering and other relevant fields at levels 2 to 4 and apprenticeships are available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.