Australia . Prices updated July 2026

Sydney, NSW . price report

Electrician Rates cost in Sydney

Electricians price by the hour plus a call-out fee, with fixed rates for standard jobs like power points and switchboard upgrades.

Typical range

$80 to $3,225

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Price ranges by job

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars run value to premium across the range.

  • Hourly rate$80 to $150 per hour
  • Call-out fee$80 to $150
  • New power point installed$150 to $250
  • Switchboard upgrade$770 to $3,225
  • Emergency rate$150 to $300 per hour

What moves your quote in Sydney

  • 01Cable run length and wall material for new points
  • 02Multiple points in one visit are usually discounted
  • 03Switchboard scope: mains, safety switches, relocation
  • 04After-hours emergencies roughly double the rate

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Electrical providers in Sydney

  • Local Electricians Sydney

    Local electricians serving Penrith, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Castle Hill. Listed from a public directory.

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  • The Local Electrician

    Local electricians serving Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Hills District, Sutherland Shire. Listed from a public directory.

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  • Captain Cook Electrical

    Local electricians serving North Shore, Northern Beaches, City of Ryde, Hills District. Listed from a public directory.

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  • IZCO Electrical

    Local electricians serving North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Mona Vale, Manly. Listed from a public directory.

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Common questions

Why do switchboard upgrade quotes vary so much?

Scope varies enormously: adding safety switches to a sound board is cheap, while replacing an asbestos panel, upgrading mains and relocating the board sits at the top of the range.

Can I install a power point myself in Australia?

No. DIY electrical work is illegal in every state and voids insurance. All fixed wiring must be done by a licensed electrician.

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