How to Price Electrical Jobs in 2026 (Flat-Rate Menu + EV Charger Boom)

Electricians who bill hourly underprice every single time. The customer haggles, surprises themselves on the bill, leaves a bad review. Switch to flat-rate from day one — and capture the EV charger boom while you're at it.

The Pricing Model: Flat-Rate Everything

• Service call fee: $89-$149 (waived if work performed)
• Repairs: flat-rate menu
• Installs: fixed quote with itemized parts and labor
• Inspection plan: $89-$149/year per home

2026 Repair / Replacement Pricing

Outlet replacement (standard 120V): $129-$189 GFCI outlet replacement: $189-$249 Smart outlet (Wi-Fi): $229-$289 Switch replacement (standard): $129-$189 Smart switch (Wi-Fi): $189-$289 Light fixture replacement (basic, existing box): $189-$289 Light fixture replacement (chandelier, customer-supplied): $389-$589 Ceiling fan installation (existing box): $289-$389 Ceiling fan installation (new box + switch): $489-$689 Recessed can light installation (per can): $189-$289 Smoke detector replacement (hardwired): $189-$249 240V outlet for dryer/range: $389-$589 Dedicated 20A circuit (within 25 feet): $389-$589

EV Charger Pricing (The Gold Rush)

Level 2 charger installation (50A, within 25ft of panel): $1,289-$1,889 Level 2 charger installation (50A, 25-50ft from panel): $1,689-$2,489 Level 2 charger installation (50A, with panel upgrade): $3,890-$5,890 Tesla wall connector installation: $1,289-$2,489

EV charger installs are the single highest-margin work an electrician can do in 2026. Every Tesla, F-150 Lightning, Rivian buyer needs one.

Panel Upgrade Pricing

100A to 200A service upgrade: $2,490-$3,890 Panel replacement (200A, same service): $1,890-$2,890 Subpanel installation (60A): $1,289-$1,889 Generator interlock kit (with breaker): $589-$889 Whole-home generator transfer switch: $1,890-$3,290

Install / Project Pricing

Whole-home rewire (1,500 sq ft, drywall partially open): $9,800-$14,500 Whole-home rewire (2,500 sq ft, drywall partially open): $14,500-$22,500 Hot tub circuit (50A, GFCI breaker, conduit): $890-$1,489 Pool wiring (pump + light + bonding): $1,890-$3,290

Inspection Plan

Most electricians don't sell inspection plans. They should.

Annual electrical safety inspection plan: $89-$149/year per home

• Full inspection of panel, GFCIs, smoke detectors, outdoor outlets
• 10-15% off any work
• Priority scheduling

200 plan customers = $18K-$30K/year guaranteed inspection revenue. Each inspection generates an average of $300-$700 in upsell work.

The Profit Math

To clear $160K/year as solo licensed electrician, gross ~$330K-$420K:

• 50-80 service calls per month at $400-$600 average
• 5-10 EV charger installs per month at $1,500-$2,500 each
• 2-4 panel/large jobs per month at $3K-$8K each
• 150+ inspection plan subscribers

Hourly target: $160-$240/hour effective.

Common Pricing Mistakes

1. Hourly billing instead of flat-rate
2. No service-call fee
3. Underpricing EV charger installs (they're a premium service)
4. Free estimates that take 30 minutes round-trip
5. Skipping panel upgrade upsell on EV install jobs
6. No inspection plan offering

The Software

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