What to charge: 75 electrical tasks
Every price below is computed, not guessed: hours x grade x a $120/hour reference shop rate, plus material at 25% markup, rounded up to $5. Open any task to see the Easy/Normal/Hard range and recompute it at your own rate. Not sure what your rate should be? Start there.
Service & Troubleshooting
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic service call (first hour of troubleshooting) | $100 | $120 | $165 |
| Replace tripped or failed 15-20A breaker | $95 | $115 | $145 |
| Repair loose or open neutral at device | $110 | $135 | $175 |
| Locate and repair open circuit (single run) | $225 | $275 | $360 |
| Replace burned splice or wire nuts in junction box | $85 | $100 | $135 |
| Tighten panel connections and thermal check | $130 | $160 | $210 |
| Replace failed doorbell transformer | $130 | $155 | $195 |
| Home electrical safety inspection with written report | $195 | $240 | $325 |
Receptacles & Switches
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace standard receptacle | $60 | $70 | $95 |
| Replace standard single-pole switch | $60 | $70 | $90 |
| Replace 3-way switch pair | $125 | $150 | $190 |
| Install dimmer switch (single-pole) | $120 | $135 | $170 |
| Replace receptacle with USB-C combo receptacle | $100 | $115 | $140 |
| Add new receptacle from existing circuit (open access) | $185 | $220 | $285 |
| Add new receptacle from existing circuit (fished in finished wall) | $300 | $360 | $465 |
| Replace 2-prong with grounded 3-prong receptacle (ground present) | $85 | $105 | $135 |
| Install 30A dryer receptacle on existing circuit | $150 | $170 | $215 |
Lighting
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace light fixture like-for-like (customer-supplied fixture) | $80 | $100 | $130 |
| Install recessed LED retrofit in existing can (each) | $110 | $125 | $160 |
| Install new recessed LED light in new location (attic access) | $180 | $210 | $260 |
| Install chandelier or heavy fixture with brace box | $245 | $290 | $375 |
| Install hardwired under-cabinet LED lighting (per 10 ft) | $390 | $450 | $555 |
| Replace fluorescent shop light with LED strip fixture | $165 | $190 | $235 |
| Install motion-sensor flood light on existing box | $155 | $180 | $220 |
| Install exterior wall sconce with new box (siding) | $255 | $305 | $390 |
| Replace bathroom vanity light (customer-supplied fixture) | $80 | $100 | $130 |
Ceiling Fans
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace ceiling fan on existing fan-rated box | $130 | $160 | $215 |
| Install ceiling fan replacing light fixture (add fan brace) | $240 | $285 | $370 |
| Install ceiling fan in new location (attic access) | $455 | $540 | $690 |
| Install ceiling fan remote control kit | $125 | $140 | $175 |
| Install fan speed and light wall control | $130 | $150 | $180 |
| Balance or repair wobbling ceiling fan | $85 | $105 | $135 |
| Install outdoor patio fan on existing box | $160 | $195 | $260 |
Circuits & Wiring
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add 20A dedicated circuit (up to 50 ft accessible run) | $430 | $500 | $625 |
| Add 20A dedicated circuit (fished through finished walls) | $610 | $715 | $905 |
| Add 240V 30A circuit for dryer or shop tool | $575 | $660 | $805 |
| Add 240V 50A range or oven circuit | $710 | $805 | $975 |
| Install junction box and extend existing circuit | $185 | $220 | $285 |
| Replace damaged section of NM cable (up to 25 ft) | $245 | $290 | $375 |
| Wire new bathroom exhaust fan with switch leg | $315 | $375 | $480 |
| Rough-in wiring for garage or shed (per 4 devices) | $660 | $755 | $925 |
| Install whole-house surge protector at panel | $320 | $350 | $405 |
Panels & Service
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add circuit breaker and connect existing home run | $100 | $115 | $150 |
| Replace 100A main breaker | $370 | $415 | $500 |
| Panel upgrade 100A to 200A (overhead service same location) | $2,835 | $3,075 | $3,495 |
| Panel replacement like-for-like (same amperage) | $1,895 | $2,085 | $2,425 |
| Install 60A subpanel within 20 ft of main | $1,045 | $1,165 | $1,375 |
| Add tandem breaker to free a panel space | $110 | $130 | $160 |
| Correct double-tapped breakers (per panel) | $195 | $230 | $295 |
| Label panel and create circuit directory | $155 | $190 | $250 |
| Replace meter base (utility coordination excluded) | $660 | $755 | $925 |
GFCI/AFCI & Safety
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace receptacle with GFCI receptacle | $105 | $120 | $155 |
| Install AFCI breaker for single circuit | $165 | $190 | $235 |
| Install dual-function AFCI/GFCI breaker | $180 | $205 | $245 |
| Replace hardwired interconnected smoke detector | $95 | $105 | $125 |
| Install hardwired smoke/CO combo detector in new location | $240 | $275 | $340 |
| Add GFCI breaker protection for garage or outdoor circuit | $175 | $195 | $240 |
| Install tamper-resistant receptacles (per 10) | $365 | $435 | $565 |
Outdoor, EV & Generators
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install NEMA 14-50 outlet for Level 2 EV charger (within 20 ft of panel) | $710 | $805 | $975 |
| Install hardwired Level 2 EV charger (within 20 ft; charger by customer) | $855 | $975 | $1,185 |
| Install exterior GFCI receptacle with in-use cover | $205 | $240 | $300 |
| Install landscape lighting transformer and 6 fixtures | $785 | $880 | $1,050 |
| Install 6-circuit manual transfer switch for portable generator | $955 | $1,075 | $1,285 |
| Install generator inlet box and breaker interlock kit | $660 | $755 | $925 |
| Run underground feed to detached shed (up to 60 ft; trench by others) | $1,055 | $1,195 | $1,450 |
| Install hot tub disconnect and 50A GFCI circuit | $1,105 | $1,245 | $1,500 |
Low Voltage & Smart Home
| Task | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install smart switch or dimmer (neutral present) | $130 | $150 | $180 |
| Install smart thermostat (C-wire present) | $110 | $135 | $175 |
| Add C-wire for thermostat | $170 | $205 | $270 |
| Install video doorbell on existing doorbell wiring | $110 | $135 | $175 |
| Install Cat6 Ethernet drop (per run accessible) | $240 | $285 | $370 |
| Mount TV and conceal power and HDMI in wall (in-wall power kit) | $355 | $415 | $520 |
| Install smart garage door controller | $115 | $140 | $185 |
| Install wired security camera with cabling (per camera) | $270 | $315 | $400 |
| Replace doorbell chime and button | $130 | $150 | $180 |
These 75 prices update together when your overhead or rate changes - that is what theFlat-Rate Price Book Builder does, in your own spreadsheet, for $39 one time.