Cost Guide
Electrician Costs in Australia
Understand typical electrician costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.
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Hourly rate
$110/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x
Price Ranges
Common electrician jobs & costs
Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.
Ceiling Fans$403 – $1,118
Existing mounting point and ceiling boxNeed for new wiring or circuitRoof or attic access and locationWho supplies the fan unitTiming and after‑hours attendance
Ceiling Fans Repair$310 – $880
Dedicated Circuit$930 – $5,758
Circuit type and amperageNumber of circuits requiredSwitchboard and supply capacityInstallation route and accessTiming and callout arrangements
General & other electrical jobs$310 – $935
Time and after-hours attendanceAccess and concealed faultsSwitchboard and consumer mains conditionExtent of new wiring or partial rewirePermits, isolation and safety requirements
Fault Finding$280 – $675
Callout fee and time on siteFault severity and safety riskDiagnostic complexity and scopeParts and materials requiredTiming and access conditions
Lighting Installation$383 – $2,450
Existing wiring and circuit capacityExtent of new cabling and routingSwitchboard and protection workFixture complexity and specialist materialsAccess, height and equipment hire
Lighting Repair$348 – $930
Powerpoints & Switches$403 – $1,730
Scope: replacement vs new circuitWall material and accessSwitchboard or circuit capacityMaterials and hardware choicesTiming, callout and after-hours
Powerpoints and Switches Repair$348 – $930
Safety Inspection$265 – $512
Need for formal compliance documentationWhether remedial work is requiredAccess to switchboard and meterMaterials and consumables allowanceTiming and attendance (after-hours)
Smoke Alarms$598 – $2,250
Power type and interconnectionCabling runs and roof‑void accessRemediation and switchboard workCustomer‑supplied alarms and materialsTiming and after‑hours attendance
Smoke Alarms Repair$348 – $840
Switchboard Repair$340 – $1,095
Switchboard Upgrade$1,630 – $7,255
Upgrade scope (RCDs vs full board)Inclusion of consumer mains/supplyMaterials and optional extrasDiscovery of additional wiring faultsDistributor, utility and trenching fees
Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for your job, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.
Licensing & Compliance
Electrician licensing requirements
Electrician is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
What to look for
- Valid state electrical licence displayed on quotes and advertising
- ABN with active GST registration
- Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
- Master Electricians Australia or NECA membership
- Certificate of Electrical Safety issued after each job
Requirements by state
New South Wales — Electrical Contractor Licence / Qualified Supervisor Certificate required · Verify
Victoria — Electrician's Licence / Registered Electrical Contractor required · Verify
Queensland — Electrical Contractor Licence required · Verify
Western Australia — Electrical Worker's Licence / Electrical Contractor's Licence required · Verify
South Australia — Electrical Worker Registration / Electrical Contractor Licence required · Verify
Tasmania — Electrical Practitioner's Licence / Electrical Contractor's Licence required · Verify
Northern Territory — Electrical Worker Licence / Electrical Contractor Licence required · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Electrician Licence required · Verify
Common Questions
Electrician pricing FAQ
How much do electricians typically charge?
Costs vary depending on the job type, how much fault-finding is needed, and whether switchboard or circuit work is involved. Electricians typically charge a call-out fee plus an hourly labour rate, and after-hours attendance usually attracts higher rates. Check the live pricing on this page to compare local quotes.
Do electricians charge call-out fees?
Call-out fees are common and are usually charged separately to labour and materials to cover travel and the initial assessment. Some providers may also have a minimum charge for small jobs, so it's worth confirming any call-out or minimum fees when requesting quotes.
Do electricians need a licence in Australia?
Yes — electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electrician in every Australian state and territory, and in NSW licensing is through NSW Fair Trading. Electricians should display a valid state electrical licence number on quotes and advertising and will usually issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion of work.
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