Welder Salary in South Africa
R 11,717
per month
per hour
R 67.60
per hour
per month
Welder Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Welder in SA is R 11 717 gross per month (R 67,60 gross per hour), which is 50% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Welder can expect an average starting salary of R 7 453. The highest salaries can exceed R 19 413.
Salary Range: a Welder can expect an average starting salary of R 7 453. The highest salaries can exceed R 19 413.
R 7,453
Low
R 11,717
Average salary
R 19,413
High
R 43
Low
R 67.60
Average salary
R 112
High
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Welding Salary Range - South Africa
Among Artisans Welders in South Africa, Semi Skilled Welders tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced and skilled Professional Welders with a N3 qualification with a Welder Trade (Red Seal), Pipe Welders or Underwater Welders enjoy the highest salaries.
Welder - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater Welder | R 143.30/hour | +112% |
| Welding Co-Ordinator | R 97.30/hour | +44% |
| Pipe Welder | R 77.70/hour | +15% |
| TIG Welder | R 76.40/hour | +13% |
| Arc Welder | R 63.50/hour | -6% |
| MIG Welder | R 54.80/hour | -19% |
| Semi Skilled Welder | R 46.60/hour | -31% |
Welder - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Qualified Welder with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 50 gross per hour. A mid career Welder with 4-9 years of experience earns an average hourly pay of R 65, while an experienced Welder with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 81. Artisans Welders with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 87 per hour.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Welder in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +29% |
| Experienced | ▲ +20% |
| Average Salary | R 67.60/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
3%
3%
Male
97%
97%
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