How much does a Welder earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Welder in South Africa ranges from ZAR 87 972 to ZAR 121 959 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 918 job listings

Salary Guide

Welder Salary in South Africa

Based on 918 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 87 972 - R 121 959

Median salary

R 87 972 - R 121 959

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 43K

25th percentileR 54K

MedianR 88K

75th percentileR 122K

90th percentileR 140K

50% of professionals earn between R 53 986 - R 121 959 ZAR

The median salary is R 87 972

Top cities

Johannesburg66 job openings

Cape Town60 job openings

Durban34 job openings

East London32 job openings

Workfromhome28 job openings

Vanderbijlpark27 job openings

Pretoria22 job openings

Port Elizabeth20 job openings

Randburg20 job openings

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Welder

918 job openings

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The average salary for a Welder in South Africa is ZAR 87 972 - ZAR 121 959 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 104 966 per year, based on 918 active job listings.

The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Workfromhome. Johannesburg leads with 66 job openings.

Explore 918 Welder job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.