JIB vs Non-JIB Electrician Pay What’s the Real Difference
Every single week, someone asks us the same question: "Should I go JIB or stay CIS?" Sometimes it's phrased as "Do I need the JIB card?" or "Why would I work for £19 an hour when agencies pay £26?" And occasionally, it's the YouTube-fuelled classic: "My mate's cousin's electrician earns £50 an hour, so why are JIB rates so low?"
The confusion is understandable. You've got official JIB rates sitting at £17.54 to £20.79 per hour for 2025 depending on your grade.
