Entry-level HVAC Technician salary in South Africa
What first-year hvac technicians actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.
Starting pay
R11 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R22 000/mo
Hourly rate
R64–R127/hr
What you'll earn as a junior hvac technician
- • Most first-year hvac technicians start between R11 000 and R22 000 per month.
- • That works out to roughly R64–R127 per hour on a 40-hour week.
- • Education path: Refrigeration & air-conditioning trade qualification.
- • Typical experience needed at entry: Installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
- • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R30 000/month.
From entry to mid-level
Within 3–5 years, mid-level hvac technician pay rises to around R30 000/month - a 173% increase over your starting salary.
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