Electrical and Electronics Trades / Electrical Equipment Installation and Maintenance

Marine Electrician

A Marine Electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment on ships, boats, and other marine vessels. This includes wiring, lighting, power distribution, navigation systems, and communication equipment, ensuring compliance with maritime safety standards.

Average monthly gross

6,377 GBP

3 validated salaries

Median

7,400 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,056 GBP - 8,288 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Marine Electrician

ISCO

7412

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
3,220 GBP 3,220 GBP - 3,220 GBP
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
7,955 GBP 7,400 GBP - 8,510 GBP

Yearly trend

6,377 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 5,310 GBP 2
Switzerland 8,510 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Migros 8,510 GBP 1
Pearson 3,220 GBP 1
Sage 7,400 GBP 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Ship Electrician Boat Electrician Marine Electrical Technician Vessel Electrician

Skills

Hard skills

Electrical wiring and installation Marine electrical systems troubleshooting Reading electrical schematics and diagrams Knowledge of maritime electrical codes (e.g., ABYC, ISO) Battery and charging system maintenance Navigation and communication system installation

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Safety awareness Team collaboration Adaptability to harsh environments

Tools

Multimeter Wire strippers Crimping tools Soldering iron Megohmmeter Marine-grade connectors and cables

Certifications

ABYC Marine Electrical Certification STCW Basic Safety Training Electrical Apprenticeship or Journeyman License Marine Electronics Installer Certification

Employment context

Industries

Shipbuilding and repair Marine transportation Offshore oil and gas Recreational boating Naval defense

Company types

Shipyards Marine service companies Boat manufacturers Naval bases Offshore support companies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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