Upfront pricing

Transparent Electrician Pricing

Modelled electrician estimates by job. These are planning assumptions, not measured transactions or fixed-price offers. Open a job guide for its scope and evidence status.

Job

Modelled estimate

Unit

Materials

Install Power Point

Add a new single power point (existing circuit, easy access)

$150–$380per job

per job

Included

Switchboard Upgrade

Replace old fuse box with modern switchboard + safety switches

$1,200–$3,500per job

per job

Included

Light Fitting Installation

Replace or install a new light fitting (downlight, pendant, batten)

$90–$280per job

per job

Sometimes extra

House Rewire

Full electrical rewire (3-bedroom home)

$8,000–$23,000per job

per job

Included

EV Charger Installation

Install Level 2 EV home charger (7kW single-phase typical)

$1,100–$3,200per job

per job

Sometimes extra

Safety Switch (RCD) Install

Fit a residual current device to an existing switchboard

$200–$450per job

per job

Included

Ceiling Fan Install

Install a ceiling fan on an existing light point

$180–$450per job

per job

Charged extra

Oven / Cooktop Connection

Hard-wire a new oven or electric cooktop to an existing circuit

$200–$500per job

per job

Not applicable

Interconnected Smoke Alarms

Supply and install hard-wired interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms (per home, 3 to 4 alarms)

$450–$1,100per job

per job

Included

Electrician Hourly Rate

Licensed electrician labour charged by the hour, excluding callout and materials

$100–$180per hour

per hour

Charged extra

Kitchen Electrical Rough-In

New dedicated circuits for oven, cooktop, dishwasher and benchtop power points in a kitchen renovation

$1,200–$4,000per job

per job

Included

Install 10 LED Downlights

Supply and install ten LED downlights in an existing ceiling with roof access

$600–$1,200per job

per job

Included

These modelled ranges use assumed scope and are not a survey of licensed providers. Actual quotes may fall outside them. Confirm units, access, timing, materials and GST.

What an honest quote looks like

Three things every electrician quote should tell you

The price, before you book

Ask whether an inspection is needed and whether any inspection fee applies. Every job above has a published modelled range to compare it against.

Whether materials are in

The biggest hidden variable. The Materials column above shows when they're typically extra. Always confirm in writing.

Whether GST is in

Most quotes here are GST-inclusive, but always confirm so you compare like for like.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair flat-rate price for electrician work?+

It depends on the job. 12 common electrician jobs and their modelled price ranges are listed above, from $90 for the smallest jobs up to several thousand for the largest. A price inside a modelled range does not establish fair value or provider quality.

Should electrician quotes include materials?+

Materials can change the basis of a comparison. Each job above shows whether materials are typically included, charged extra, or sometimes extra. Always ask the question directly before comparing two prices.

Why do some electrician quotes look 10% cheaper?+

Often GST. Confirm whether the supplier is GST-registered and whether GST is included. Check the ATO for registration rules. Always confirm whether a quote is GST-inclusive.

How do I avoid being overcharged?+

Check the job against the range above, get the scope in writing, confirm materials and GST, and run any quote through our free Quote Check. A modelled range alone cannot establish whether a provider is overcharging.

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