The average Plumber salary in South Africa is R10,700.00. Plumbers receive additional benefits in addition to their base salary. Bonuses and commissions form part of a plumber’s income, and these are determined by the employer for whom they work.
Plumbers in South Africa earn an average annual bonus of R12,427.00. A plumber’s annual bonus ranges from R1,000.00 to R41,000.00 (Payscale). Plumbers who received a bonus in 2021 are only a few. Only 26% of Plumbers received a bonus in 2021, according to Salary Explorer.
A plumber’s income also includes commissions. A Plumber can earn commissions ranging from R0.00 to R6,000.00 per year, according to Payscale. Plumbers can receive health benefits from their employers in addition to bonuses and commissions.
Moreover, plumbers can receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance through their employer. Other benefits that can be added include retirement annuities, a preservation fund, a provident fund, and others.
Men make up the majority of the workforce. Men make up 86.4% of the workforce, while women make up 13.6%. (Payscale). Men are the highest paid, earning an average of R12,100.00 per month, while women earn an average of R11,300.00 per month.
A Plumber’s salary in South Africa is influenced by a variety of factors. We look at some of the factors that influence a Plumber’s salary in 2022.
Factors that affect the salary of a Plumber in 2022
Education
A Plumber’s salary is determined by his or her level of education. Plumbers earn an average monthly salary of R8,160.00 for high school graduates. Those with a diploma earn a higher average monthly salary of R11,700.00.
A Plumber’s salary with a diploma is 43% higher than the average salary of a Plumber with a matric certificate. When compared to plumbers with a bachelor’s degree, the wage disparity becomes even more evident.
A Plumber with a Bachelor’s degree earns an average monthly salary of R16,100.00. This salary is 97% higher than that of a Plumber with a matric certificate and 38% higher than that of a plumber with a diploma.
City of Employment
The city in which a Plumber works also influences his or her salary. According to Indeed.com, the following are the highest-paying cities in South Africa:
| # | City | Salary per month |
| 1 | Standerton, Mpumalanga | R12,880.00 |
| 2 | Cape Town, Western Cape | R12,675.00 |
| 3 | Johannesburg, Gauteng | R11,337.00 |
| 4 | Bloemfontein, Free State | R11,336.00 |
| 5 | Randburg, Gauteng | R11,011.00 |
| 6 | Germiston, Gauteng | R10,329.00 |
| 7 | Pretoria, Gauteng | R9,684.00 |
| 8 | Benoni, Gauteng | R9,483.00 |
| 9 | East Rand, Gauteng | R9,089.00 |
The salary of a Plumber is also influenced by the level of experience in the field. Below we look at the salary of Plumbers based on their level of experience in the field.
Salary of a Plumber based on their level of experience
Salary of a Plumber with 0 – 2 years of work experience in 2022
A Plumber with 0 to 2 years of experience can expect to earn R6,870.00 per month on average. Plumbers with 0 years of experience earn the lowest salaries in this category, with an average monthly salary of R6,040.00.
Plumbers with 2 years of experience earn the most in this category, with an average monthly salary of R7,300.00. A Plumber’s salary can be higher if they have a tertiary qualification.
Salary of a Plumber with 3 – 5 years of work experience in 2022
A Plumber with 3 to 5 years of experience can expect to earn R9,210.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 34% increase over the average salary of Plumbers with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Plumbers with 5 years of experience earn the most in this category, earning R10,600.00 per month. Those with 3 years of experience earn the least in this category, with an average monthly salary of R8,140.00.
Salary of a Plumber with 6 – 10 years of work experience in 2022
Plumbers with 6 to 10 years of experience earn an average monthly salary of R12,000.00. The salary represents a 30% increase in salary over Plumbers with 3 to 5 years of experience.
Plumbers with 6 years of experience earn the lowest salaries in this group, with an average monthly salary of R10,800.00. Plumbers with 10 years of experience earn the highest salaries in this category, with an average monthly salary of R13,200.00.
Salary of a Plumber with 11 – 15 years of work experience in 2022
Plumbers with 11 to 15 years of experience can expect to earn R14,500.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 21% increase over the average salary of those with 6 to 10 years of experience.
Plumbers with 11 years of experience earn the least in this category, earning R13,870.00 per month. Plumbers with 15 years of experience are the highest paid in this category, with an average monthly salary of R15,000.00.
Salary of a Plumber with 16 – 20 years of work experience in 2022
A Plumber with 16 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn R15,800.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 9% increase over the average salary of Plumbers with 11 to 15 years of experience.
Plumbers with 20 or more years of experience earn the highest salaries, with an average monthly salary of R16,700.00. Plumbers with more than 20 years of experience can earn up to R20,000.00 per month.
Conclusion
A Plumber’s salary rises slowly for those with more than 20 years of experience. Plumbers who are just starting out can expect annual salary increases of more than 4%.
