# What is the electrician rate list in India?

> The 2026 electrician rate list in India: light fixture ₹150–₹400, fan install ₹200–₹500, switchboard replacement ₹400–₹1,000, MCB diagnosis ₹300–₹800, new point wiring ₹500–₹1,200/point, AC point ₹800–₹2,000, inverter+battery setup ₹1,000–₹2,500 (labour only). Metros add 25–30%.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** electrician  

## Answer

Electrician pricing in India is per-job for standard residential work. The 2026 rate list breaks into small installs (₹150–₹500), medium jobs (₹500–₹2,000), and big projects (₹2,500+). Materials are always separate — the electrician either sources at cost + 10% supplier margin or the customer buys directly.

Small installs: light fixture ₹150–₹400, doorbell or smart switch ₹200–₹500, fan installation ₹200–₹500 per fan. These are one-visit, standard fixes.

Medium jobs: switchboard replacement (6-point) ₹400–₹1,000, MCB tripping diagnosis ₹300–₹800, new point wiring (a new socket or switch) ₹500–₹1,200 per point, AC point wiring (dedicated 15A line) ₹800–₹2,000 per point.

Big projects: inverter + battery setup (labour) ₹1,000–₹2,500 (plus ₹15,000–₹40,000 for the hardware), whole-house rewiring ₹18,000–₹45,000 labour (plus ₹25,000–₹60,000 for wire + MCBs + switchboards), solar-inverter setup ₹5,000–₹15,000 labour.

## Data

**2026 electrician rate list — India (labour only)**

| Job | Rate | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimum visit charge | ₹200–₹500 |  |
| Light fixture install | ₹150–₹400 |  |
| Doorbell / smart switch | ₹200–₹500 |  |
| Fan installation | ₹200–₹500 | Per fan |
| Switchboard replacement (6-point) | ₹400–₹1,000 | + materials |
| MCB tripping diagnosis | ₹300–₹800 | Per visit |
| New point wiring (per point) | ₹500–₹1,200 | Wire + switch extra |
| AC point wiring (15A dedicated) | ₹800–₹2,000 | Per point |
| Inverter + battery setup | ₹1,000–₹2,500 | Hardware extra |
| Solar inverter install | ₹5,000–₹15,000 | Labour only |
| Full 2BHK rewiring | ₹18,000–₹45,000 | Labour only |
| Per-day site work (fresher) | ₹600–₹900/day | Multi-day |
| Per-day site work (senior) | ₹1,800–₹2,500/day | With team |

## Frequently asked

### What is the electrician point wiring rate?

₹500–₹1,200 per point (single socket or switch) at pan-India base rates. AC point wiring (15A dedicated line): ₹800–₹2,000/point. Metros +25–30%.

### What is the electrician per hour rate?

₹200–₹500/hour at base rates; ₹300–₹700/hour in metros. Most residential work is quoted per-job, not per-hour, but hourly is used for complex diagnosis.

### How much does a full 2BHK rewiring cost?

Labour ₹18,000–₹45,000 + materials (wire, MCBs, switchboards) ₹25,000–₹60,000 = ₹43,000–₹1,05,000 total. Metros add 25–30%.

### Are licensed electrician rates higher?

Yes — 30–40% higher. Licensed electricians (approved for meter connections and municipal inspections) charge more because they can sign off on inspections, which unlicensed can't.

### Is there a callout fee?

Yes for pure diagnosis calls (₹200–₹500). If the fix is done during the same visit, most electricians roll the callout into the job price rather than double-billing.

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