JIB Pay Rise Calculator: How Much More Will Electricians Earn in 2026?Â
The 2026 JIB pay rise, effective Monday 5 January 2026, delivers a 3.95% increase to hourly rates for graded electrical operatives across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as the first year of a three-year wage agreement negotiated between the Electrical Contractors' Association and Unite the Union. Industry coverage of this pay determination frequently focuses on the percentage figure alone, leaving electricians uncertain about the practical monetary impact: how many additional pounds per hour, how much more per week, what this means for annual gross pay, and how overtime patterns amplify or diminish these gains depending on working hours and grade progression.
