Welder Average Salary in South Africa

A person working as a Welder in South Africa will on average earn $5284 per year (pre-tax value). Salary is provided in USD ($/dollar) value.

Below is a break-down of yearly, monthly, weekly and hourly rate.

Rate Type	Amount (USD)
Yearly salary	$5,284.00
Weekly salary	$101.62
Daily salary	$14.48
Hourly salary	$1.81

Year over year increase in salary is registered at around 4%

Average salary in South Africa is approximately 6780$

This means welder salary is below average!

Latest entry for this job in our database: 2025-01-04.

Job Information for: welder

Job Industry: manufacturing

Description: A welder is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in joining or repairing metal parts using various welding techniques. They work with a variety of metals, such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, and use tools like welding machines, torches, and electrodes to melt and fuse the metal pieces together. Welders interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine the correct welding method and materials required for each project. They also inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality standards and perform any necessary repairs or modifications.

Tagged with: Welder, Metalworking, Welding Techniques, Skilled Tradesperson, Metal Joining, Quality Inspection

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