Electrician Salary in South Africa

R 93.20
per hour
per month
R 16,154
per month
per hour

Electrician Average Hourly Pay & Salary

The average salary for an Electrician in SA is R 93,20 gross per hour (R 16 154 gross per month), which is 31% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an Electrician can expect an average starting pay of R 40,30. The highest pay rates can exceed R 175 per hour.
R 40.30
Low
R 93.20
Average salary
R 175
High
R 6,985
Low
R 16,154
Average salary
R 30,336
High

Electrician Salary Range - South Africa

Apprenticeship
R 37
Low
R 40.30
Average salary
R 93.20
Senior
R 120.80
High
R 175
Apprenticeship
R 6,413
Low
R 6,985
Average salary
R 16,154
Senior
R 20,938
High
R 30,336
Among Electricians in South Africa, Apprentice Electricians or Semi-skilled Electricians tend to have the lowest pay rates, while more experienced and qualified Trade Tested Electricians, Master Electricians or Electrician Artisans with Red Seal qualifications enjoy the highest pay rates.

Electrician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Red Seal ElectricianR 25,200/month
+56% 
Master ElectricianR 23,910/month
+48% 
Installation ElectricianR 22,450/month
+39% 
Sasol ElectricianR 21,160/month
+31% 
Mining ElectricianR 21,000/month
+30% 
Aircraft ElectricianR 20,840/month
+29% 
Transnet ElectricianR 19,710/month
+22% 
Construction ElectricianR 16,800/month
+4% 
Eskom ElectricianR 14,380/month
 -11%
Semi-skilled ElectricianR 12,280/month
 -24%
Electrician AssistantR 9,690/month
 -40%
Apprentice ElectricianR 6,460/month
 -60%

Electrician - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, a Junior Electrician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of R 8 000 gross per month. A mid career Qualified Electrician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 15 000, while a Senior Electrician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 20 000. Electricians with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 26 000 per month.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Electrician in SA

Late Career▲ +61%
Senior▲ +24%
Average SalaryR 16,154/month
Mid Career▼ -7%
Junior▼ -50%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Electrician Jobs in South Africa by Location

Electrician - Related Salaries (per month)

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Electrician job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Electrician

How much does an Electrician make in South Africa?
An Electrician in South Africa earns an average of R 93,20 gross per hour, which is about R 16 154 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Electrician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Electrician in South Africa?
The starting salary of an Electrician in South Africa is around R 40,30 gross per hour. Apprentice Electricians or Semi-skilled Electricians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Electrician in South Africa?
The highest salary of an Electrician in South Africa can reach and exceed R 175 gross per hour. Experienced and qualified Trade Tested Electricians, Master Electricians or Electrician Artisans with Red Seal qualifications usually have the highest salaries.
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