Fitter Salary in South Africa

R 20,224
per month
per hour
R 116.60
per hour
per month

Fitter Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Fitter in SA is R 20 224 gross per month (R 116,60 gross per hour), which is 14% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Fitter can expect an average starting salary of R 9 360. The highest salaries can exceed R 36 330.
R 9,360
Low
R 20,224
Average salary
R 36,330
High
R 54
Low
R 116.60
Average salary
R 209
High

Fitter Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 9,360
Average salary
R 20,224
Experienced
R 24,680
High
R 36,330
Low
R 54
Average salary
R 116.60
Experienced
R 142
High
R 209
Among Fitters in South Africa, Fitter Apprentices or Fitter Assistants have the lowest salaries, while experienced Maintenance Fitters enjoy the highest salaries.

Fitter - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Maintenance FitterR 20,630/month
+2% 
Electrical FitterR 19,210/month
 -5%

Fitter - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Fitter with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 70 gross per hour. A mid career Fitter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average hourly pay of R 110, while an experienced Fitter with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 140. Fitters with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 160 per hour.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Fitter in SA

Late Career▲ +37%
Experienced▲ +20%
Average SalaryR 116.60/hour
Mid Career▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -40%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Fitter Jobs in South Africa by Location

Fitter - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Fitter make in South Africa?
A Fitter in South Africa earns an average of R 20 224 gross per month, which is about R 116,60 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Fitter updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Fitter in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Fitter in South Africa is around R 9 360 gross per month. Fitter Apprentices or Fitter Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Fitter in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Fitter in South Africa can reach and exceed R 36 330 gross per month. Maintenance Fitters usually have the highest salaries.
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