# What is the salary of an electrician in India?

> An electrician in India earns between ₹15,000 and ₹70,000 per month in 2026. Freshers make ₹15,000–₹22,000/month; mid-career electricians ₹30,000–₹55,000; senior electricians with 7+ years, own team or contract work, make ₹70,000+/month. Per-day rate: ₹600–₹2,500.

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

## Answer

Electricians are the highest-earning skilled trade in Indian residential services, second only to AC technicians at the very top end. A fresh ITI-certified electrician makes ₹15,000–₹22,000/month. Mid-career (3–7 years) is ₹30,000–₹55,000/month. Senior electricians running their own team on residential and small-commercial contracts earn ₹70,000/month and up.

The high end is driven by two things: certification and specialisation. A licensed electrician who can sign off on inspections (municipal wiring approvals, meter connections) earns 30–40% more per hour than an unlicensed one. Specialists in inverter+solar, home automation, and 3-phase industrial wiring bill ₹1,500–₹2,500/day even at mid-career.

Per-day, the range is ₹600–₹2,500. Freshers ₹600–₹900/day, mid-career ₹900–₹1,800/day, senior ₹1,800–₹2,500/day. Metros run ~25–30% above base — a senior electrician in Bangalore commonly bills ₹2,340–₹3,250/day, vs. ₹1,530–₹2,125/day in Indore.

As with plumbers, the biggest earning uplift comes from going direct-to-customer. A contract electrician working for a real-estate builder earns the wage. An independent electrician with direct residential clients keeps the entire quoted amount and typically earns ₹10,000–₹18,000/month more for the same skill level.

## Data

**Electrician salary by experience level, India (2026)**

| Experience | Monthly (₹) | Per-day rate (₹) | Typical work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–1 year (apprentice) | ₹15,000–₹21,000 | 600–840 | Assists senior, learns on job |
| 1–3 years | ₹19,500–₹38,500 | 840–1500 | Basic jobs independently |
| 3–7 years | ₹38,500–₹55,000 | 1500–2125 | All standard jobs, some team lead |
| 7+ years (senior) | ₹55,000–₹70,000+ | 2125–2500+ | Complex jobs, contracts, own team |

**Electrician salary by city, India (2026)**

| City | Junior (₹/month) | Mid-career (₹/month) | Senior (₹/month) | Per-day rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mumbai | ₹19,500–₹42,900 | ₹42,900–₹71,500 | ₹91,000+ | ₹780–₹3,250 |
| Delhi | ₹18,750–₹41,250 | ₹41,250–₹68,750 | ₹87,500+ | ₹750–₹3,125 |
| Bangalore | ₹19,500–₹42,900 | ₹42,900–₹71,500 | ₹91,000+ | ₹780–₹3,250 |
| Hyderabad | ₹17,250–₹37,950 | ₹37,950–₹63,250 | ₹80,500+ | ₹690–₹2,875 |
| Chennai | ₹17,250–₹37,950 | ₹37,950–₹63,250 | ₹80,500+ | ₹690–₹2,875 |
| Pune | ₹18,000–₹39,600 | ₹39,600–₹66,000 | ₹84,000+ | ₹720–₹3,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹15,000–₹33,000 | ₹33,000–₹55,000 | ₹70,000+ | ₹600–₹2,500 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,750–₹34,650 | ₹34,650–₹57,750 | ₹73,500+ | ₹630–₹2,625 |
| Jaipur | ₹14,250–₹31,350 | ₹31,350–₹52,250 | ₹66,500+ | ₹570–₹2,375 |
| Lucknow | ₹13,500–₹29,700 | ₹29,700–₹49,500 | ₹63,000+ | ₹540–₹2,250 |
| Chandigarh | ₹15,750–₹34,650 | ₹34,650–₹57,750 | ₹73,500+ | ₹630–₹2,625 |
| Indore | ₹13,500–₹29,700 | ₹29,700–₹49,500 | ₹63,000+ | ₹540–₹2,250 |
| Bhopal | ₹12,750–₹28,050 | ₹28,050–₹46,750 | ₹59,500+ | ₹510–₹2,125 |
| Patna | ₹12,750–₹28,050 | ₹28,050–₹46,750 | ₹59,500+ | ₹510–₹2,125 |
| Nagpur | ₹13,500–₹29,700 | ₹29,700–₹49,500 | ₹63,000+ | ₹540–₹2,250 |
| Kanpur | ₹12,750–₹28,050 | ₹28,050–₹46,750 | ₹59,500+ | ₹510–₹2,125 |
| Ranchi | ₹13,500–₹29,700 | ₹29,700–₹49,500 | ₹63,000+ | ₹540–₹2,250 |
| Coimbatore | ₹15,000–₹33,000 | ₹33,000–₹55,000 | ₹70,000+ | ₹600–₹2,500 |
| Vijayawada | ₹13,500–₹29,700 | ₹29,700–₹49,500 | ₹63,000+ | ₹540–₹2,250 |

## Frequently asked

### What is the starting salary of an electrician in India?

A fresh electrician apprentice earns ₹15,000–₹22,000/month in 2026. After ITI certification and 1 year of on-site experience, ₹22,000–₹30,000/month is standard.

### How much does a licensed electrician earn in India?

A licensed electrician (approved for meter connections and municipal inspections) earns 30–40% more than an unlicensed one. Range: ₹40,000–₹90,000/month depending on city and workload.

### Which city pays electricians the most?

Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi pay 25–30% above the pan-India base. A senior electrician in Bangalore commonly earns ₹70,000–₹90,000/month.

### Do inverter/solar specialists earn more?

Yes. Electricians certified on inverter+solar installation earn ₹50,000–₹80,000/month even at mid-career because installation jobs bill ₹8,000–₹40,000 each and each one takes 1–2 days.

### What is the salary of an electrician in Bangalore per day?

Bangalore electrician daily rate is ₹780–₹3,250/day in 2026 (base ₹600–₹2,500 × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). Freshers ₹780–₹1,000, senior ₹2,340–₹3,250.

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