How much does a carpenter make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 4,921 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,588
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 88. Georgia estimate | $3,674 |
| 89. South Africa estimate | $3,588 |
| 90. Vanuatu estimate | $3,329 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderR 62,170
- BricklayerR 61,480
- StonemasonR 60,140
- Concrete finisherR 62,820
- Tent builderR 60,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 4,921 a month, R 59,050 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 50,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 72,140.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $3,588 in South Africa, 16.9 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: R 62,170 a year against R 59,050 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate