Electrician Tax Calculator 2025/26
Calculate your take-home pay as a self-employed electrician. See your tax, NI, and what you can deduct for tools, testing equipment, and certifications.
Common deductions for electricians
These are typical expenses you may be able to claim against your taxable profit.
Tools and test equipment
Multimeters, voltage testers, cable detectors, drill kits, and specialist electrical tools.
Van and travel costs
Work van fuel, insurance, servicing, and repairs. Or claim mileage at 45p/mile for the first 10,000 business miles.
Materials and components
Cables, switches, sockets, consumer units, and other electrical components not recharged to clients.
NICEIC / NAPIT registration
Your competent person scheme registration fees — NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA, or equivalent.
Part P and 18th Edition training
Training courses for BS 7671 (18th Edition), Part P compliance, and inspection and testing qualifications.
Work clothing and PPE
Insulated gloves, safety boots, flame-resistant clothing, and other required PPE.
Public liability insurance
Professional and public liability insurance premiums for your electrical business.
Software and certification tools
Electrical certification software (e.g., Certsure, iCertifi), accounting software, and business apps.
Yearly
£25,120
take-home
Monthly
£2,093
take-home
Weekly
£483
take-home
Deductions
Effective rate
16.27%
The actual percentage of your total income going to income tax and NI combined.Marginal rate
28%
The tax rate on your next £1 of income. Above £100k this can be 60% due to Personal Allowance tapering.Income tax bands
Where your money goes
Want a personalised breakdown from your actual bank statements?
Upload your statements and get AI-powered expense categorisation, savings identification, and a downloadable PDF report.
Try AI Tax Advisor — £9.99What expenses can a self-employed electrician claim in the UK?
Self-employed electricians can deduct tools and test equipment, van costs, materials, NICEIC/NAPIT fees, training (18th Edition, Part P), PPE, insurance, and certification software. For 2025/26, the Personal Allowance is £12,570, then 20% tax on profits up to £50,270. Class 4 NI is 6% on the same band.
- Tools: multimeters, testers, drill kits — claim in full
- NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA registration fees
- 18th Edition and Part P training costs
- Van: fuel, insurance, servicing (business proportion)
- PPE: insulated gloves, safety boots, flame-resistant clothing
Last reviewed:
Want a personalised tax breakdown?
Upload your bank statements and see your full tax position as an electrician — including tool purchases and certification fees.
Get Your AI Tax Report — £9.99One-time payment. No subscription. No account required.