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Electrician Hourly Rate Calculator

This free electrician hourly rate calculator works backwards from what you need to earn. Enter your target annual income, total overhead costs, and billable hours per week — it calculates your minimum rate and a recommended rate with a profit buffer built in.

Hourly Rate Calculator

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Minimum Hourly Rate$0.00
Recommended Rate$0.00
Profit at Recommended Rate$0.00

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Electrician Hourly Rate Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Independent electricians typically charge $85—$120 per hour. The rate depends on your location, license level, and the type of work — residential service calls at the lower end, commercial or industrial at the higher end. Licensed master electricians in major metro areas often exceed $120/hr. Emergency after-hours work commonly carries a 1.5—2x premium on the standard rate.
Add your target annual income to your total annual overhead, then divide by your billable hours for the year. For example: $80,000 income + $18,000 overhead = $98,000 required revenue. At 30 billable hours per week for 46 weeks (1,380 hours), your minimum rate is $71/hr. Always add 15—20% on top of that minimum to build in a profit buffer and cover slow periods or unbillable time.
Most self-employed electricians achieve 25—35 billable hours per week out of a 45—50 hour working week. The rest of the time is consumed by quoting, driving, material runs, admin, and follow-up. Planning your business around 30 billable hours per week gives a realistic buffer. If you regularly hit 35+ billable hours, that's a sign you could raise your rate without losing much work.
Typical overhead for an independent electrician includes: van or vehicle costs ($400—$700/month), insurance — general liability and tools ($200—$400/month), licensing and continuing education ($50—$150/month), tools and equipment amortisation ($100—$250/month), phone, software, and accounting ($100—$200/month), and any advertising or lead generation. Annual overhead of $15,000—$22,000 is typical, with $18,000 as a mid-range default.
Yes. Commercial electrical work typically commands higher rates — often 15—30% more than residential. Reasons include stricter code requirements, more complex systems, greater liability, and the need for additional certifications. Many electricians maintain separate rate cards: a residential rate of $85—$100/hr and a commercial rate of $100—$120+/hr. If you're licensed for commercial work, don't price it like residential service calls.

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