Electrician invoice example (with a full breakdown)

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A worked electrician invoice

INVOICE

INV-2026-0042

Your business name

Your address, City, State ZIP

(555) 000-0000

Bill to

Ms. R. Whitfield

27 Larkspur Ln, Raleigh, NC 27604

Work performed

Panel circuit fault diagnosed, two AFCI breakers replaced, outlets tested

DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Consumer unit replacement — labour1$320.00$320.00
Consumer unit (18th edition, 10 way)1$145.00$145.00
Electrical installation certificate1$60.00$60.00
Subtotal$525.00
Sales tax (your own rate, where it applies)—
Total due$525.00

Payment due within 15 days. Licensed and insured — your state or municipal electrical license number and your insurance details.

The tax line is left blank on purpose: rates and rules vary by state and locality, and you enter your own rate in the generator.

Why it's laid out like that

The lines follow how the job was actually priced: a diagnostic or trip charge, labor by the hour or by the fixture, materials, and any permit or inspection fee passed through at cost. Each part is separately checkable, which is the whole point — a customer who can verify the bill pays it.

On completion for service work. On permitted jobs, invoice after the inspection passes so the customer has nothing left to hold payment against.

Common questions

Should permits appear on the invoice?
Yes, as a clearly labeled pass-through line at cost, with the permit number if you have it. It reassures the customer and documents the job.
Is a repair different from a capital improvement for tax?
In several states, yes — new installation work and repairs are treated differently. Check with your state revenue department before deciding how to tax a job.
How do I invoice a job the inspector hasn't signed off yet?
Invoice for the work completed and note that final inspection is pending, or hold a stated retainage line until sign-off.

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