average wage of a sparks in the current climate

[Marvo]

No offense meant Johno, wasn't trying to be a smart arse, I genuinely thought the rates in the UK would be higher.

 

[wb2410]

On price work in Glasgow 110 for 1st and second fix 12.60 on hours through the books so taxed as normal no travel time or allowance. walk out pay last week 360 pathetic if u ask me

 

[Marvo]

Is there no industry standard rate set by a governing body? We have suggested industry rates, obviously there is a certain amount of haggling room and undercutting but that's mostly in the domestic installation sector. We charge at about 10% under the suggested rates which would be average for our size of company and type of work. There's also the cowboy/handyman sector but they're limited by the certification procedures required for new work and would still need a qualified sparky to sign off.

 

[lennox]

whats the average wage for a electricians mate atm lads?

 

[egginyourface]

i guess between £60-£80 a day

 

[robd]

on books, JIB electrician with own van rates, except still on '08 rates! Still enjoy my job, despite lack of pay rise. Got 5 years experience so in my opinion still learning, own van but get allowance (not much). Don't have to travel too far, am content in my job, but always got half an eye out for something else. Area: East Anglia. Don't think there's too much else about round here tbf

 

[jase]

I live in Herts, have worked on and off round and round for the same 3 guys over the last 5 yrs, as a subbie, CIS, own van and tools, 13pr hour, on a day rate basis £130 a day. sometimes get expenses depends on job and distance travelled, most weeks are a 50hr week so take home is £520

 

[mikejashley]

I used to be self employed abt 3 yrs ago. Back then was doing mainly commercial and a small ammount of house bashing. was taking home roughly £1000 a week, then the arse dropped out of the market and the work started to become less and less. It got to the point where I gave it up and went back on the road to my old trade of installing UPS systems which i am still doing now. Currently on 28k basic with van mobile laptop hotlels meals etc. With all travel ond overtime etc last two p60's were 42 and 44k before tax and this year on target for 50k+. Yes the hours are hellish (80 hour weeks and mostly away from home), the cables are big (300mm LSF SWA's) but the money is there to be made if you are willing to work at it

 

[mogga]

just seen a couple of jobs advertised via JCdirrect £8 and £9 ph for electricians FFS no wonder the games up chit creek as there are guys out there who through circumstances have to take work at this level of pay due to having debt ect built up when they were earning good money also these jobs will no doubt attract the 6week brigade looking for experiance and forign workers its pure crap

 

[Burnt Fingers]

Ok...harrogate, £45.25/h

 

[Delboy247]

Ok...harrogate, £45.25/h

...ok...

 

[Paul.M]

Ok...harrogate, £45.25/h

I only live down the road in Leeds. Get me a job on half of that and I'll pay my own bus fare + buy the gaffer his morning coffe and bacon buttie every day. (ps lads, Harrogate is the most expensive place to live outside of London. You need to be on £18 p/h just to afford a council house and food).

 

[dawsirn]

I'm not gonna be rich any time soon on my wage. work for a firm, 5 years experience, 17th edition and 2391. £10.50 p/h.
roughly taking home £300-£400 each week depending on hours. I get use of all tools and van (during work hours)
the work is pretty relaxed for the most part but there's always the urge to go self employed some time, but now i've just started a mortgage i dont fancy the risk just yet. gain another year or 2 experience and see how i feel.

 

[hasel5]

South of England £150 a day local subie or 250 if direct to client


Own van tools 30 years etc

 

[mike gibbons]

what about apprentices whats average for them?