How much does a Painter earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Painter in South Africa ranges from ZAR 217 500 to ZAR 318 750 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 306 job listings

Salary Guide

Painter Salary in South Africa

Based on 306 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 217 500 - R 318 750

Median salary

R 217 500 - R 318 750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 93K

25th percentileR 116K

MedianR 218K

75th percentileR 319K

90th percentileR 367K

50% of professionals earn between R 116 250 - R 318 750 ZAR

The median salary is R 217 500

Top cities

Johannesburg39 job openings

Cape Town35 job openings

Durban30 job openings

Kempton Park25 job openings

Pretoria22 job openings

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Painter

306 job openings

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The average salary for a Painter in South Africa is ZAR 217 500 - ZAR 318 750 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 268 125 per year, based on 306 active job listings.

The cities with the most Painter job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Kempton Park, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 39 job openings.

Explore 306 Painter job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.