How much does a Carpenter earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Carpenter in South Africa ranges from ZAR 366 527 to ZAR 542 290 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 116 job listings

Salary Guide

Carpenter Salary in South Africa

Based on 116 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 366 527 - R 542 290

Median salary

R 366 527 - R 542 290

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 153K

25th percentileR 191K

MedianR 367K

75th percentileR 542K

90th percentileR 624K

50% of professionals earn between R 190 763 - R 542 290 ZAR

The median salary is R 366 527

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The average salary for a Carpenter in South Africa is ZAR 366 527 - ZAR 542 290 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 454 409 per year, based on 116 active job listings.

The cities with the most Carpenter job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Citrusdal, Pretoria, Durban. Cape Town leads with 12 job openings.

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