Ever wanted to know how much money an electrician earns on average in Australia? It’s $81,536 (£48,631). Or, have you ever been interested in knowing how much you’d earn as a plumber in Germany? You’d be earning €31,002 (£31,000) on average.

Electrical Direct has crunched the numbers, and created this handy infographic to let you know what your future prospects would be as a tradesman working in the UK, Australia, Germany, Japan, and America. Who knows, this just might be the kickstart to your new career as a carpenter down under, or as an electrician in Japan. If you’ve got a trade, the world really is your oyster; take a look at the great opportunities available to you and find out where in the world the top earners really are…

Tradesman around the World - Electricians (002)