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Salary Guide

Plumber Salary in South Africa

Based on 725 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 150 000 - R 400 000
Median salary
R 270 000 - R 400 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 120K
25th percentileR 150K
MedianR 270K
75th percentileR 400K
90th percentileR 460K

50% of professionals earn between R 150 000 - R 400 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 270 000

Top cities

Cape Town87 job openings
Durban35 job openings
Stellenbosch35 job openings
Pretoria32 job openings
Johannesburg31 job openings
Eastern Cape27 job openings
Gauteng25 job openings
East London24 job openings
Paarl20 job openings
Workfromhome20 job openings

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Plumber

725 job openings

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The average salary for a Plumber in South Africa is ZAR 150 000 - ZAR 400 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 335 000 per year, based on 725 active job listings.

The cities with the most Plumber job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Durban, Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Johannesburg. Cape Town leads with 87 job openings.

Explore 725 Plumber job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.