Skilled Trades

Electrician Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+11%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades

Electrician pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Electrician is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $147,718 (1 380 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $11,451 (₱715,000 local) — about 12.9×.

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. Common screening skills include Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, and Safety.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +11% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $116,246. Related skilled trades titles include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, Welder, and HVAC Technician. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Electrician pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, Safety, and Blueprints. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Electrician list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 380 000 kr ($147,718). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway electrician page before treating the rank as a plan.

Electrician salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$76,600
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$96,159
Canada flagCanada$90,890
Australia flagAustralia$113,192
Germany flagGermany$105,061
France flagFrance$96,006
Netherlands flagNetherlands$114,697
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$116,246
Singapore flagSingapore$104,581
India flagIndia$14,286
Japan flagJapan$68,654
South Korea flagSouth Korea$84,383
Poland flagPoland$76,686
Brazil flagBrazil$30,892
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$63,717
Mexico flagMexico$35,984
Ireland flagIreland$99,605
Spain flagSpain$72,672
Italy flagItaly$72,556
Sweden flagSweden$101,350
Norway flagNorway$147,718
Denmark flagDenmark$105,942
Belgium flagBelgium$114,465
Austria flagAustria$94,613
Portugal flagPortugal$54,794
Finland flagFinland$85,210
China flagChina$53,443
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$75,904
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$71,013
Indonesia flagIndonesia$12,423
Philippines flagPhilippines$11,451
Vietnam flagVietnam$12,541
Thailand flagThailand$25,028
Malaysia flagMalaysia$41,468
Israel flagIsrael$86,302
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$46,933
Turkey flagTurkey$30,865
Argentina flagArgentina$12,581
Colombia flagColombia$25,096
South Africa flagSouth Africa$24,325

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

WiringCodeTroubleshootingSafetyBlueprints

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 380 000 kr in Norway; CHF 94'000 in Switzerland; € 98.800 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays electricians the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 380 000 kr per year ($147,718).
Which country pays electricians the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱715,000 per year (local currency).
Is electrician a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +11% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do electricians need?
Common skills include Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, Safety, and Blueprints. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
Related roles include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, Welder, and HVAC Technician. Compare pay on each job page.