Annual Salary
£17,000 to £37,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Auto electricians fit and repair the electrics in motor vehicles.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: on call; as customers demand
There will be
4.1% fewer Auto electrician jobs in 2027.
In this role you could:
You could work at a garage or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a vehicle maintenance and repair course that also covers auto electrical work. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this career through the following apprenticeships:
You'll usually need:
You can apply for jobs as an auto electrician if you've got qualifications and experience in motor mechanics.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming an auto electrician from Autocity.
With experience, you could become a workshop supervisor or manager, or move into vehicle sales or marketing.
You could also set up your own business.
You'll need: