Skilled Trades

Carpenter Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades

Carpenter pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Carpenter is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $126,310 (1 180 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $9,545 (₱596,000 local) — about 13.2×.

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Common screening skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, and Tools.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $99,551. Related skilled trades titles include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, Welder, and HVAC Technician. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Carpenter pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, Tools, and Measurement. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Carpenter list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 180 000 kr ($126,310). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway carpenter page before treating the rank as a plan.

Carpenter salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$66,200
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$79,907
Canada flagCanada$77,184
Australia flagAustralia$95,282
Germany flagGermany$88,577
France flagFrance$80,566
Netherlands flagNetherlands$97,283
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$99,551
Singapore flagSingapore$92,000
India flagIndia$12,290
Japan flagJapan$58,703
South Korea flagSouth Korea$71,647
Poland flagPoland$64,888
Brazil flagBrazil$26,451
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$55,276
Mexico flagMexico$30,045
Ireland flagIreland$81,960
Spain flagSpain$63,966
Italy flagItaly$63,037
Sweden flagSweden$85,484
Norway flagNorway$126,310
Denmark flagDenmark$88,725
Belgium flagBelgium$95,542
Austria flagAustria$78,245
Portugal flagPortugal$46,552
Finland flagFinland$72,208
China flagChina$45,872
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$66,337
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$61,544
Indonesia flagIndonesia$10,567
Philippines flagPhilippines$9,545
Vietnam flagVietnam$10,879
Thailand flagThailand$22,404
Malaysia flagMalaysia$34,267
Israel flagIsrael$73,591
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$38,933
Turkey flagTurkey$26,100
Argentina flagArgentina$10,825
Colombia flagColombia$20,616
South Africa flagSouth Africa$20,602

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

FramingFinishingBlueprintsToolsMeasurement

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 180 000 kr in Norway; CHF 80'500 in Switzerland; € 83.800 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays carpenters the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 180 000 kr per year ($126,310).
Which country pays carpenters the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱596,000 per year (local currency).
Is carpenter a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +4% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do carpenters need?
Common skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, Tools, and Measurement. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
Related roles include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, Welder, and HVAC Technician. Compare pay on each job page.