The salary of an electrician

The salary for an electrician will depend on their level of experience, and whether they work for a company or they are self-employed. Apprentice electricians will usually start on an annual salary of £10,000. This should rise to between £16,500 and £19.000 once they have earned their qualifications. This acts as the typical starting salary for all electricians who work for a larger organisation. By continuing to gain work experience and through hard work, an electrician's annual salary should rise to at least £20,000, right up to £25,000. Electricians with specialist grading could end up earning around £28,000 per annum.

Self-employed electricians will need to have put in a few years of experience, and earned a fair amount of money, before being able to financially support themselves to the point where they can break out on their own. For those who do, a salary is determined not by the year, but by the job. Self-employed electricians have to build up their own network of clients. This means that, if their clients do not have work for them, then they cannot perform jobs and, consequently, earn money. After all, there is no guarantee of work for an electrician when they are self-employed. And, for the jobs that they do perform, if they are infrequent and/or minor, they won't be making a lot of money. Over a long period of time and through continually building up contacts, being self-employed may end up being profitable, but when first going self-employed, an electrician will judge how much they are making based on the jobs they perform, and the frequency of their work, as opposed to an annual salary.

Pros and Cons of Becoming an Electrician in the UK 
For some, the negatives of being an electrician are enough reason to not pursue this career path. However, with the right amount of skill and preparation, such drawbacks may not be a factor. A list of both the key pros and cons of being an electrician are listed below.

PROS 
• Constantly learning new skills on the job 
• Opportunities for progression through hard work and experience 
• Not all the work involves electric (some administration too) 
• Many jobs will be within a team, so you can share tasks & responsibilities

CONS 
• The job can be dangerous for those just starting out 
• Uncomfortable working conditions due to lack of space & bad weather 
• Can involve a lot of travelling 
• Half-finished sites can cause injury without researching any problems

Helpful Contact Information 
The job of an electrician can be dangerous and, for those who are self-employed, a risk financially. However, for those with the necessary skills, talent and work ethic, being an electrician can be a successful career path to follow, and a profitable one in the long run.