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.
See also: Plumber Rates cost, Air Conditioning Installation cost, Hot Water System Replacement cost.
Note: Sydney pricing note. Sydney rates run $90 to $130 per hour (What's The Damage).
Price ranges by job#
Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.
- 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
Charlie Sparks Pty Ltd
Independent Sydney electrical and solar contractor based in Condell Park with over a decade of service history. Listed from web research.
Everything Electrical Sydney
Electrical services, NSW.
Moudge Electrics PTY LTD
Electrical services, NSW.
101 Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Electrical services, NSW.
24 Hour Trade Services Melbourne
Electrical services, NSW.
360 Degrees Sydney Electrical
Electrical services, NSW.
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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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Sources#
- What's The Damage electrician cost guide
- Service.com.au electrician cost guide
- Sparky Roo power point cost guide
Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.