Average Electricians and electrical fitters Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
For electricians and electrical fitterss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £39,267. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,187 — making this 0.2% above the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £39,267 stretches to roughly £33,735 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), electricians and electrical fitterss take home 41.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £39,267 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,735 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Electricians and electrical fitters salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electricians and electrical fitters salary in City of London?
The median electricians and electrical fitters salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £39,267 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Electricians and electrical fitters in the London earn 0.2% above the national median of £39,187. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is electricians and electrical fitters a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Electricians and electrical fitters in the London earn £39,267, which is 41.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electricians and electrical fitterss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.