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Electrician salary (2026)

An electrician usually earns ₹12,000–₹18,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹18,000–₹26,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹35,000 for senior roles.

Monthly salary by experience

Fresher0–1 year
₹12,000 – ₹18,000
₹1.4 lakh–₹2.2 lakh a year · about ₹11,300–₹16,700 in hand
Experienced2–5 years
₹18,000 – ₹26,000
₹2.2 lakh–₹3.1 lakh a year · about ₹16,700–₹24,200 in hand
Senior5+ years
₹25,000 – ₹35,000
₹3 lakh–₹4.2 lakh a year · about ₹23,300–₹33,000 in hand

Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.

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Electrician salary by city

CityFresher2–5 years
Mumbai₹14,000–₹20,500₹20,500–₹30,000 Jobs
Bengaluru₹14,000–₹20,500₹20,500–₹30,000 Jobs
Delhi NCR₹13,500–₹20,000₹20,000–₹29,000 Jobs
Hyderabad₹13,000–₹19,500₹19,500–₹28,000 Jobs
Pune₹13,000–₹19,500₹19,500–₹28,000 Jobs
Chennai₹12,500–₹19,000₹19,000–₹27,500 Jobs
Ahmedabad₹11,500–₹17,500₹17,500–₹25,000 Jobs
Kolkata₹11,500–₹17,000₹17,000–₹24,500 Jobs
Jaipur₹11,000–₹16,500₹16,500–₹24,000 Jobs
Lucknow₹11,000–₹16,000₹16,000–₹23,500 Jobs
Indore₹11,000–₹16,000₹16,000–₹23,500 Jobs
Nagpur₹11,000–₹16,000₹16,000–₹23,500 Jobs

Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.

How to earn more as an electrician

  • A wireman licence
  • Industrial and panel wiring work
  • Jobs in the Gulf often pay two to three times more
  • Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.

Questions people ask

What is the salary of an electrician?

Most earn ₹12,000 to ₹35,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹12,000–₹18,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹18,000–₹26,000.

What is the fresher salary of an electrician?

Around ₹12,000–₹18,000 a month, or ₹1.4 lakh–₹2.2 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.

Which city pays an electrician the most?

Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.

How can an electrician earn more?

A wireman licence. Industrial and panel wiring work. Jobs in the Gulf often pay two to three times more.

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