Carpenter Salary by Country
Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades
Carpenter salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $65,500 | $5,500 |
 United Kingdom | $78,984 | $6,560 |
 Canada | $75,537 | $6,283 |
 Australia | $92,298 | $7,703 |
 Germany | $87,022 | $7,299 |
 France | $79,152 | $6,615 |
 Netherlands | $95,576 | $7,984 |
 Switzerland | $99,470 | $8,279 |
 Singapore | $90,526 | $7,583 |
 India | $12,252 | $1,021 |
 Japan | $57,944 | $4,829 |
 South Korea | $65,309 | $5,442 |
 Poland | $63,645 | $5,313 |
 Brazil | $26,802 | $2,230 |
 United Arab Emirates | $55,276 | $4,602 |
 Mexico | $29,177 | $2,432 |
 Ireland | $80,521 | $6,729 |
 Spain | $62,843 | $5,246 |
 Italy | $61,930 | $5,132 |
 Sweden | $84,642 | $7,059 |
 Norway | $120,669 | $10,052 |
 Denmark | $87,447 | $7,292 |
 Belgium | $93,865 | $7,870 |
 Austria | $76,871 | $6,387 |
 Portugal | $45,735 | $3,764 |
 Finland | $70,941 | $5,931 |
 China | $45,575 | $3,805 |
 Hong Kong | $66,329 | $5,523 |
 New Zealand | $59,879 | $5,009 |
 Indonesia | $10,373 | $864 |
 Philippines | $9,683 | $807 |
 Vietnam | $10,804 | $900 |
 Thailand | $22,285 | $1,857 |
 Malaysia | $33,908 | $2,826 |
 Israel | $73,053 | $6,077 |
 Saudi Arabia | $38,933 | $3,253 |
 Turkey | $26,794 | $2,233 |
 Argentina | $10,960 | $913 |
 Colombia | $20,086 | $1,674 |
 South Africa | $20,302 | $1,694 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
FramingFinishingBlueprintsToolsMeasurement
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a carpenter make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 282.980.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 187.450.000 in Indonesia; ₩98,050,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays carpenters the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 282.980.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays carpenters the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 40 100 € per year (local currency).
- Is carpenter a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade.
- What skills do carpenters need?
- Common skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, Tools, Measurement. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, Welder, HVAC Technician. Compare pay on each job page.