Approved Electrician JIB Rates: What Approved Status Pays in 2026Â
Approved Electrician status under the jib 2026 rates establishes minimum hourly wage of £20.08 for National Transport Provided employment (£39,156 annually at standard 37.5-hour weeks) representing £1.70/hour premium over baseline Electrician grade (£3,315 annually, roughly 9.3% increase) and positioning Approved operatives as mid-career professionals competent in inspection, testing, and independent certification of electrical installations meeting BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Wiring Regulations compliance requirements without constant supervision from senior staff. This certification authority distinguishes Approved status from general Electrician capability creating legal responsibility that employers pay premium to secure, reducing their supervision costs, compliance risks, and rework potential when installations can be verified and signed off by operatives working autonomously on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects where regulatory oversight demands documented competence.
