Electrician Salary by Country
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+11%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades
Electrician salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $76,600 | $6,400 |
 United Kingdom | $95,048 | $7,898 |
 Canada | $88,950 | $7,413 |
 Australia | $109,647 | $9,160 |
 Germany | $103,217 | $8,554 |
 France | $94,321 | $7,870 |
 Netherlands | $112,684 | $9,352 |
 Switzerland | $116,151 | $9,638 |
 Singapore | $102,906 | $8,588 |
 India | $14,242 | $1,186 |
 Japan | $67,766 | $5,647 |
 South Korea | $76,918 | $6,410 |
 Poland | $75,217 | $6,259 |
 Brazil | $31,302 | $2,602 |
 United Arab Emirates | $63,717 | $5,310 |
 Mexico | $34,944 | $2,912 |
 Ireland | $97,857 | $8,212 |
 Spain | $71,397 | $5,931 |
 Italy | $71,283 | $5,931 |
 Sweden | $100,351 | $8,361 |
 Norway | $141,122 | $11,760 |
 Denmark | $104,416 | $8,699 |
 Belgium | $112,456 | $9,352 |
 Austria | $92,953 | $7,756 |
 Portugal | $53,833 | $4,448 |
 Finland | $83,714 | $6,957 |
 China | $53,098 | $4,425 |
 Hong Kong | $75,895 | $6,327 |
 New Zealand | $69,091 | $5,758 |
 Indonesia | $12,194 | $1,016 |
 Philippines | $11,616 | $968 |
 Vietnam | $12,455 | $1,038 |
 Thailand | $24,895 | $2,076 |
 Malaysia | $41,034 | $3,415 |
 Israel | $85,671 | $7,139 |
 Saudi Arabia | $46,933 | $3,920 |
 Turkey | $31,685 | $2,641 |
 Argentina | $12,737 | $1,061 |
 Colombia | $24,451 | $2,038 |
 South Africa | $23,972 | $2,000 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
WiringCodeTroubleshootingSafetyBlueprints
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrician make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 326.200.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 220.360.000 in Indonesia; ₩115,480,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays electricians the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 326.200.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays electricians the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 47 200 € per year (local currency).
- Is electrician a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade.
- What skills do electricians need?
- Common skills include Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, Safety, Blueprints. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
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