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 365 job listings

Salary Guide

Painter Salary in South Africa

Based on 365 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

Johannesburg50 job openings

Cape Town40 job openings

Durban37 job openings

Pretoria29 job openings

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Painter

365 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 365 active job listings.

The cities with the most Painter job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 50 job openings.

Explore 365 Painter job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.