How Much to Charge for Electrical Work in 2026
How much to charge for electrical work in 2026: service call fees, hourly rates, outlet, panel and EV charger prices, permits, and a worked quote. Start free.
A 2026 pricing guide for solo electricians and small electrical contractors. It covers electrical service call fees by market and after-hours multipliers, hourly rate ranges for journeyman and master level work, and a step by step method to build an hourly rate from owner pay, burden, overhead, billable hours and margin.
It lists flat rate prices for receptacles, circuits, lighting, ceiling fans, panel upgrades, subpanels, generators and Level 2 EV chargers, explains permit fees and materials markup, and walks through a complete EV charger quote with labor, materials, permit and margin. It closes with flat rate versus hourly guidance, common pricing mistakes, and a note for Canadian electricians on CAD rates and GST or HST..