Free Service Rate Benchmarker
See what electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople actually charge per day in your area, built on real UK trader data, not guesswork.
Setting your rate off a national average or what your mate down the road charges is how good tradespeople end up underpaid. Enter your trade and postcode, and this report shows the day rates real tradespeople charge near you (the low, typical and high end) so you know exactly where your own rate should sit in your local market.
Your report
Fill in the details on the left and hit See rates, and your personalised report appears here.
Win more of the jobs you quote.
Tradehand gives your trade business a whole office team without hiring anyone: it answers every enquiry, sends your quotes the same day and chases them until they land. There is no monthly fee. Tradehand takes 5% of an invoice, and only when the customer actually pays you, so a quiet month costs you nothing.
Get a free demoHow to use the Service Rate Benchmarker
- 1Pick your trade. Day rates vary widely between trades, so this sets the right comparison.
- 2Enter your postcode. Rates are strongly local; the tool benchmarks you against your area, not a national figure.
- 3Get your report. It shows the low, typical and high day rates for your trade near you, drawn from real UK trader data.
- 4See where your current rate lands (bottom, middle or top of the local range) and whether there's room to move up.
- 5Use the figures as evidence when you set or raise your rate, so you're pricing to the market instead of guessing.
Typical UK benchmarks
| Typical UK electrician day rate | Around £400 for an 8-hour day at the £45-£60/hr national rate, average £50 (Checkatrade Electrician Hourly Rate cost guide, 2026) |
| Typical UK plumber day rate | £325-£375, averaging £350 (Checkatrade / MyBuilder plumber cost guides, 2026) |
| London premium over the national rate | London's median full-time pay runs about 22% above the UK figure (ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2025) |
Disclaimer
This tool gives an estimate for general guidance only, based on typical UK figures and the details you enter. It is not a formal quote, survey, or professional advice. Always confirm with a qualified tradesperson before relying on any figure, as regional prices, site conditions, and current standards vary.
You do the job, Tradehand handles everything around it.
Tradehand sends the quotes, chases the invoices, books the work and keeps your customers updated, for no monthly fee and 5% of an invoice only once the customer has paid. One office hire costs about £25,000 a year, whether the invoices land or not.
Source: Office manager salary, National Careers Service
Get a free demoFrequently asked questions
How much should I charge per day as a tradesperson?
There's no single right number; it depends on your trade, your area, and your experience. The practical answer is: at or above the typical rate for your trade in your local market, unless you have a clear reason to sit lower. This tool shows that local range so you can price to real data instead of a guess.
Why do day rates vary so much between areas?
Local demand, cost of living and competition all push rates up or down. A London or South East trade will command far more than the same skills in a rural area, simply because customers there expect and pay it. That's why a national average is close to useless for setting your own price; you need your local figure.
Where does this benchmark data come from?
It's built from real UK trader day-rate data for your trade and area, expressed as a low, typical and high band rather than a single number. It's a directional benchmark to position your rate, not a guarantee of what any one customer will pay, but it's grounded in actual rates, not a survey headline.
I'm at the bottom of the range, so should I put my rate up?
Usually, yes. Sitting at the bottom of your local range often means you're leaving money on the table out of habit, not because the market demands it. If you win nearly every quote, that's a strong sign you can move up. Raise gradually, watch your win rate, and you'll almost always earn more for the same work.
Should I match the highest rates in my area?
Only if your reviews, reliability and finish justify it; the top of the range is earned, not just claimed. But most tradespeople undershoot rather than overshoot. Aim for the typical rate first, build the reputation that supports a premium, then move toward the top end as customers prove they'll pay it.
How does Tradehand help me command a better rate?
Tradehand gives you an office team that makes you look and respond like the best firm in your area, with instant replies, sharp quotes and review follow-up, so you compete on quality and speed instead of being pushed to the bottom of the range on price.
