Electricians and electrical fitters vs Carpenters and joiners: Salary Compared
A Electricians and electrical fitters earns more — a median £39,647 vs £34,014 for a Carpenters and joiners. That is £5,633 more per year (17%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Electricians and electrical fitters is paid more than a Carpenters and joiners: median gross pay of £39,647 versus £34,014 — a £5,633 (17%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Electricians and electrical fitters | Carpenters and joiners |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £24,538 | £23,458 |
| 25th percentile | £32,287 | £28,900 |
| Median | £39,647 | £34,014 |
| 75th percentile | £49,138 | £40,477 |
| 90th percentile | £57,786 | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Electricians and electrical fitters = 5241; Carpenters and joiners = 5316.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in Yorkshire and The Humber, where a Electricians and electrical fitters earns a median £41,757 versus £30,656 for a Carpenters and joiners — a £11,101 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Carpenters and joiners earn more in the UK?
- A Electricians and electrical fitters earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £39,647 for a Electricians and electrical fitters versus £34,014 for a Carpenters and joiners — a difference of £5,633 (17% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Electricians and electrical fitters?
- Most Electricians and electrical fitters earn between £32,287–£49,138 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £39,647. Top earners (90th percentile) reach £57,786.
- What is the typical salary range for a Carpenters and joiners?
- Most Carpenters and joiners earn between £28,900–£40,477 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £34,014. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.