Boilermaker Salary in South Africa

R 17,680
per month
per hour
R 102
per hour
per month

Boilermaker Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Boilermaker in SA is R 17 680 gross per month (R 102 gross per hour), which is 25% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Boilermaker can expect an average starting salary of R 8 840. The highest salaries can exceed R 34 666.
R 8,840
Low
R 17,680
Average salary
R 34,666
High
R 51
Low
R 102
Average salary
R 200
High

Boilermaker Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 8,840
Average salary
R 17,680
Experienced
R 24,093
High
R 34,666
Low
R 51
Average salary
R 102
Experienced
R 139
High
R 200
Among Artisans Boilermakers in South Africa, Apprentice Boilermakers, Semi-Skilled Boilermakers or Boilermaker Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Boilermaker working in the mines or a Boilermaker Foreman enjoy the highest salaries.

Boilermaker - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Sasol BoilermakerR 20,160/month
+14% 
Boilermaker MiningR 19,800/month
+12% 
Eskom BoilermakerR 17,150/month
 -3%
Transnet BoilermakerR 14,670/month
 -17%
Semi Skilled BoilermakerR 9,720/month
 -45%

Boilermaker - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Qualified Boilermaker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 70 gross per hour. A mid career Boilermaker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average hourly pay of R 95, while an experienced Boilermaker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 139. Artisans Boilermakers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 150 per hour.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Boilermaker in SA

Late Career▲ +47%
Experienced▲ +36%
Average SalaryR 102/hour
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -31%

Gender Breakdown

Female
1%
Male
99%

Boilermaker - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Boilermaker job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Boilermaker

How much does a Boilermaker make in South Africa?
A Boilermaker in South Africa earns an average of R 17 680 gross per month, which is about R 102 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Boilermaker updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Boilermaker in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Boilermaker in South Africa is around R 8 840 gross per month. Apprentice Boilermakers, Semi-Skilled Boilermakers or Boilermaker Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Boilermaker in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Boilermaker in South Africa can reach and exceed R 34 666 gross per month. Boilermaker working in the mines or a Boilermaker Foreman usually have the highest salaries.
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