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City wage comparison
Updated 3 July 2026 · Solve24 India
A Delhi electrician earns roughly 35–40% more per job than a Lucknow counterpart in 2026 — daily earnings of ₹750–₹3,125 vs ₹540–₹2,250 — reflecting Delhi's 1.25 city multiplier vs Lucknow's 0.90. But Lucknow's living cost is roughly 45% lower, so net savings are often comparable. Delhi's upside is AC-wiring and commercial contract work; Lucknow's is steady residential demand year-round.
| Job | Delhi (mult 1.25) | Lucknow (mult 0.90) |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard replacement (6-point) | ₹500 – ₹1,250 | ₹360 – ₹900 |
| Fan installation | ₹250 – ₹625 | ₹180 – ₹450 |
| New point wiring (per point) | ₹625 – ₹1,500 | ₹450 – ₹1,080 |
| MCB tripping diagnosis | ₹375 – ₹1,000 | ₹270 – ₹720 |
| Inverter + battery setup | ₹1,250 – ₹3,125 | ₹900 – ₹2,250 |
| AC point wiring | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | ₹720 – ₹1,800 |
| Daily wage range | ₹750 – ₹3,125 | ₹540 – ₹2,250 |
| Monthly income (skilled) | ₹22,000 – ₹65,000 | ₹15,000 – ₹48,000 |
| Monthly rent (1 BHK) | ₹12,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Peak season boost | Summer (Apr–Jul) | Summer + wedding season |
Delhi's summer peak (April–July) is the biggest income window for electricians — new AC installations run all day, inverter work spikes, and emergency calls for MCB tripping become daily. A busy Delhi electrician crosses ₹65,000/month in June. Winter (December–February) drops to ₹25,000–₹35,000 range with mainly light-fixture and switch-board work. Commercial contract wiring (small shops, coworking spaces, salons) is a Delhi-only add-on that pays ₹15,000–₹40,000 per site.
Lucknow has smoother year-round demand. Summer AC-wiring is smaller (fewer new ACs than Delhi) but wedding season (November–February) drives fresh residential wiring for renovations and new homes. Peak months hit ₹40,000–₹48,000; off months hold at ₹20,000–₹28,000. Rent (₹5,000–₹10,000) and transport (₹1,500–₹3,000/month) leave more of the earnings intact than in Delhi.
Both cities are large enough that commission-based apps take 15–30% per job. In Delhi that's ₹300–₹900 lost per service call; in Lucknow ₹200–₹600. On Solve24, zero commission means the ₹1,500 point-wiring job pays ₹1,500 to the worker — the customer covers a small subscription instead.
Choose Delhi if you can absorb the higher rent for the first year and are ready to work 25+ days/month during summer — the ceiling is ₹65,000+/month and commercial work is only available here. Choose Lucknow if you prefer a smoother income line, lower cost of living, and are content with a ₹35,000–₹45,000 average. Both cities have very high demand, and Solve24's zero-commission model returns 15–30% more per job than commission apps.
Peak summer (May–June) pushes daily earnings to ₹2,000–₹3,125. A skilled electrician working 25 days a month earns ₹50,000–₹78,000 in peak summer.
Yes — steady demand, low competition compared to Delhi, and 45% lower cost of living. Take-home savings often match Delhi despite lower gross earnings.
Lucknow has fewer commission apps competing for workers, so more customers still hire direct. Delhi has heavier platform saturation, making direct-listing platforms even more valuable there.
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