Entry-level Carpenter salary in South Africa
What first-year carpenters actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R9 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R16 000/mo
Hourly rate
R52–R92/hr
What you'll earn as a junior carpenter
- • Most first-year carpenters start between R9 000 and R16 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R52–R92 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: Apprenticeship, trade certificate or practical training.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: Site.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R26 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level carpenter pay rises to around R26 000/month - a 189% increase over your starting salary.
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