Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For electricians and electrical fitterss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,270. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,187 — making this 7.4% below the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £36,270 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,742. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, electricians and electrical fitterss earn 1.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £36,270 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,742 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Electricians and electrical fitters salary across UK regions
Electricians and electrical fitters salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electricians and electrical fitters salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £36,270 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electricians and electrical fitters pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the South West earn 7.4% below the national median of £39,187. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Electricians and electrical fitters in the South West earn £36,270, which is 1.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.