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Electrician
House-wiring demand never stops in the Valley — CTEVT certification plus your own tools raise daily rates.
Also called: House-Wiring Electrician, Electrical Technician
✓ Verified October 2026 · Sources below
Typical estimated monthly earnings
Rs 25,000 – 60,000
≈ Rs 5,10,000 per year (at mid-level)
Estimates only — not guaranteed salaries. Kathmandu Valley usually pays 15–25% more than smaller cities; remote and foreign clients often pay above local rates.
Skilled mistris charge Rs 1,200–2,000+ per day; monthly equivalent depends on working days.
Experience
1–6 years
Key skills
About this job
Electricians do house wiring, repair fans, switches, and appliances, and fix faults for homes, shops, and offices.
What you’ll do
- Do new house wiring (concealed and surface)
- Repair switches, boards, fans, and heaters
- Find and fix short-circuits safely
- Install meters, MCBs, and earthing
- Advise customers on load and safety
Technical skills
Soft skills
Legally required
No legal requirement for general wiring work.
What employers commonly ask
CTEVT skill-test certificate (Electrician Level 1–3) strongly preferred and often asked.
Training that helps
- CTEVT vocational training + skill test
- Apprenticeship under a senior mistri
Career path
Helper → Mistri → Contractor with own team.
Demand outlook
High — constant housing work. Editorial estimate.
How to earn more as a Electrician
A CTEVT certificate, your own tools, and direct clients beat salaried workshop pay. Daily-wage specialists set their own rates.
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Methodology: ranges are typical estimated monthly earnings compiled from public job postings, manpower agencies, and worker surveys in Nepal (2024–2026). Nepal’s legal minimum remuneration is Rs 19,550/month (Rs 12,170 basic + Rs 7,380 allowance), effective Shrawan 1, 2082 — Gazette Minimum Remuneration Notice 2082. Full-time floors below reflect this. Always confirm pay, duties, and contract terms with the employer before accepting a job.
Sources · Last verified October 2026
- CTEVT skill-testing standards (electrician trade)
- Kathmandu Valley daily-wage rate reports (2024–2026)