Electrician cost Sydney: what to expect
Most Sydney electricians charge a call-out fee plus an hourly rate, or a fixed price for a defined job. Here is what homeowners typically pay and what changes the price.
Typical hourly rates and call-out fees
Expect roughly $90 to $130 per hour for a licensed electrician in Sydney, with a call-out fee of $80 to $150 that often covers the first half hour.
After-hours, weekend and emergency work usually costs 1.5 to 2 times the standard rate.
Prices for common jobs
These ranges are indicative. Your quotes will reflect access, materials and how old your wiring is.
| Install a double power point | $150 – $300 |
| Supply and install LED downlight (each) | $60 – $120 |
| Ceiling fan install | $250 – $600 |
| Safety switch install | $250 – $500 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $1,200 – $3,000 |
What pushes the price up
Older homes with ceramic fuses, difficult roof access, two-storey houses and jobs that need a switchboard upgrade all add cost.
Bundling several small jobs into one visit is usually cheaper than booking them separately.
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