How much does a builder make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 5,181 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,777
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $3,868 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $3,777 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $3,504 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerR 61,480
- StonemasonR 60,140
- Concrete finisherR 62,820
- CarpenterR 59,050
- Tent builderR 60,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 5,181 a month, R 62,170 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 50,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 75,910.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $3,777 in South Africa, 30.4 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a stonemason?
A builder: R 62,170 a year against R 60,140 for a stonemason, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate