SOC 5249 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £48,171 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £48,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For electrical and electronic trades n.e.c., £48,571 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +24% versus the national average. Experienced electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £58,814.

About this role

Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified include specialist roles such as auto-electricians, alarm installers, CCTV engineers, electric vehicle charging installers and other electrical specialists not covered by specific codes.

Key responsibilities

Installing and maintaining specialist electrical or electronic systems
Diagnosing faults in vehicle, security or specialist electrical systems
Testing and commissioning installations
Reading wiring diagrams and technical documentation
Following relevant safety standards and regulations

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by specialism. Auto-electricians hold IMI qualifications. Security installers may need NSI or SSAIB accreditation. EV charging installers require specific competence certifications. City & Guilds qualifications apply across specialisms.

Career outlook

EV charging installation and smart home technology are significant growth areas. Security system installation maintains steady demand.

Key skills

Electrical diagnostics Systems installation Wiring and termination Testing Technical documentation

Common industries

Automotive electrical
Security systems
Fire alarm installation
EV charging
Marine electrical

Data coverage

SOC code 5249

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 20,000

Median Salary

£48,171

Mean Salary

£51,348

Jobs (000s)

20k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £37,692Median: £48,171P75: £58,814

P10: £30kP25: £38kMedian: £48kP75: £59kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£30,094

0-2 years

Mid Level

£37,692

3-7 years

Senior

£58,814

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +95% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +64.8%Real growth: +19.4%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£48,171

Full-time Only

£48,571

Full-time premium: +£400

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earn a median of £48,571 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £37,692 and £58,814.

Is £48,571 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?

Entry-level electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £37,692, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £30,094.

Have electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. pay has risen from £29,416 to £48,571 — +65% in cash terms, or +20% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).