Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. in the UK earned a median £48,571 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): 24% more than the £39,039 median for all full-time jobs.
What the figures show
That ranks 64th of 382 occupations on this measure.
The middle half of full-time jobs paid between £38,252 and £59,799.
A full-time median is published for men only; the sample of women is too small.
Paid hours are long: a full-time median of 40 a week including overtime, against 37.5 across all jobs.
ASHE counts roughly 23,000 employee jobs, 96% full-time.
Since 2021 the median has risen 37.1% (from £35,428), faster than the 25.0% for all jobs.
The Annual Population Survey counts 18,100 people in this line of work across the UK.
Pay distribution, 2025 provisional
| Gross pay | Full-time, annual | Full-time, weekly | Full-time, hourly | All, annual | All, weekly | All, hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £31,541 | £589.40 | £14.41 | £30,094 | £585.20 | £14.42 |
| 20th percentile | £35,710 | £692.20 | £17.34 | £35,306 | £686.20 | £17.19 |
| 25th percentile | £38,252 | £723.90 | £17.99 | £37,692 | £715.40 | £17.95 |
| 30th percentile | £40,009 | £756.80 | £18.66 | £39,812 | £753.90 | £18.66 |
| 40th percentile | £44,929 | £833.00 | £19.95 | £44,525 | £823.10 | £19.93 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £48,571 | £900.10 | £21.26 | £48,171 | £895.60 | £21.09 |
| 60th percentile | £53,256 | £983.00 | £23.51 | £53,055 | £976.40 | £23.22 |
| 70th percentile | £56,492 | £1,040.70 | £25.31 | £56,456 | £1,039.20 | £25.23 |
| 75th percentile | £59,799* | £1,090.00 | £25.79 | £58,814* | £1,085.10 | £25.70 |
| 80th percentile | – | £1,137.40* | £27.66* | £64,163* | £1,133.10* | £27.64* |
| Mean | £51,877 | £947.60 | £22.61 | £51,348 | £939.50 | £22.57 |
Pay since 2021
| ASHE year | Full-time, annual median | Full-time, weekly median | Full-time, hourly median | All, annual median | All, weekly median | Jobs (thousands, indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 revised | £35,428 | £677.40 | £16.12 | £35,351 | £670.40 | 28 |
| 2022 revised | £37,691 | £728.70 | £17.58 | £37,131 | £707.30 | 28 |
| 2023 revised | £42,440 | £823.30 | £19.09 | £41,502 | £788.10 | 25 |
| 2024 revised | £46,173 | £868.20 | £20.69 | £45,849 | £857.30 | 25 |
| 2025 provisional | £48,571 | £900.10 | £21.26 | £48,171 | £895.60 | 23 |
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. by region
UK: 18,100 (± 5,200), April 2025 to March 2026.
Annual Population Survey (Nomis)
What electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. do
Job holders in this group perform a variety of electrical and electronic occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 524: Electrical and electronic trades. (ONS SOC 2020, 5249)
Also covers: communication engineer, electronics engineer, field engineer, linesman, diagnostician (electrical), electrical linesman, electronic mechanic, electronic wireman, engineer (nos), instrument linesman, interlocking fitter, mains engineer, maintenance engineer, overhead linesman, power lineman, power linesman, radar fitter and radar mechanic (35 titles in the ONS coding index).
- Examines drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations
- Places prepared parts and sub-assemblies in position, checks their alignment and secures with hand tools to install x-ray and medical equipment, aircraft instruments and other electronic equipment
- Removes protective sheath from wires and cables and connects by brazing, soldering or crimping and applies conductor insulation and protective coverings
- Assists with the erection of wood poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
- Connects and installs transformers, fuse gear, lightning arrestors, aircraft warning lights, cable boxes and other equipment
- Connects cables to test equipment and tests for balance, resistance, insulation and any defects
There are no formal academic requirements although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually by apprenticeship and combines practical work experience and technical training. Relevant NVQs/ SVQs are available at levels 2 and 3. Manufacturers may run specialised courses related to their products.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026