How much does a Painter earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Painter in South Africa ranges from ZAR 180 000 to ZAR 420 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 117 job listings

How much does a Painter earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Painter in South Africa is ZAR 300 000 - ZAR 345 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Painter Salary in South Africa

Based on 117 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 180 000 - R 420 000

Median salary

R 300 000 - R 345 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 153K

25th percentileR 180K

MedianR 300K

75th percentileR 420K

90th percentileR 483K

50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 420 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 300 000

Top cities

Johannesburg20 job openings

Cape Town20 job openings

Top companies hiring

PULLMAN4

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Painter

117 job openings

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The average salary for a Painter in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 420 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 322 500 per year, based on 117 active job listings.

The cities with the most Painter job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kempton Park, Gauteng, Benoni. Johannesburg leads with 20 job openings.

Leading employers for Painter roles in South Africa include PULLMAN.

Explore 117 Painter job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.