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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AL
5.0(51)
ACT Light and Power
Lawson, ACT6.8 km
SO
4.8(123)
Solar4Life
Mitchell, ACT6.9 km
“Outstanding service from start to finish! I had originally signed with another company for a battery upgrade, but they w...”
LA
4.9(69)
Landmark Air
Fyshwick, ACT6.7 km
“Jake has now been here twice within a year for my aircon, which has a mind of its own. Their service is very efficient,...”
VE
4.9(64)
Virtue Electrical
Beard, ACT9.9 km
“They did a great job. I would highly recommend them.”
CS
5.0(30)
Canberra Sparkies
Forrest, ACT3.7 km
PE
5.0(30)
Prolux Electrical Solutions PTY LTD
Forrest, ACT3.7 km
BE
4.9(58)
Bride Electrical
Isaacs, ACT9.8 km
“I’ve had the pleasure of engaging Brock from Bride Electrical multiple times, and I can confidently say he is an outstan...”
AI
5.0(41)
Advanced Interiors
Canberra, NSW8.9 km
“Fabulous crew. Great attention to detail, excellent skills and top notch work. Absolutely would recommend!”
IE
5.0(27)
Iconic Electrical ACT
Forrest, ACT3.7 km
CE
4.9(54)
CS Electrical services
Isaacs, ACT9.8 km
“We had Zheng come out last year to fix our hallway lighting and I was so impressed with his knowledge and recommendation...”
JE
5.0(22)
JY Electrical Group Pty Ltd
Canberra, ACT<1 km
SE
4.9(53)
Sustainable Electrical Solutions Canberra Pty Ltd
Harrison, ACT9.1 km
“I am very happy to leave this review because Sustainable Electrical Solutions came to my aid today, 15 Feb 2026, a Sunda...”

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Top Electricians near Canberra

ACT Light and Power

Solar4Life

Landmark Air

Virtue Electrical

Canberra Sparkies

Prolux Electrical Solutions PTY LTD

Bride Electrical

Advanced Interiors

Iconic Electrical ACT

CS Electrical services

JY Electrical Group Pty Ltd

Sustainable Electrical Solutions Canberra Pty Ltd