Skilled Trades

HVAC Technician 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
+9%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades

HVAC Technician pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

HVAC Technician is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $137,014 (1 280 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $10,378 (₱648,000 local) — about 13.2×.

HVAC technicians install and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Common screening skills include Diagnostics, Refrigerant, Electrical, and Safety.

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 +9% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $112,289. Related skilled trades titles include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder. 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 HVAC Technician 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: Diagnostics, Refrigerant, Electrical, Safety, and Maintenance. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this HVAC Technician list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 280 000 kr ($137,014). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway hvac technician page before treating the rank as a plan.

HVAC Technician salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$70,200
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$92,367
Canada flagCanada$85,119
Australia flagAustralia$104,595
Germany flagGermany$100,534
France flagFrance$90,086
Netherlands flagNetherlands$107,964
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$112,289
Singapore flagSingapore$104,581
India flagIndia$13,445
Japan flagJapan$65,650
South Korea flagSouth Korea$78,545
Poland flagPoland$71,859
Brazil flagBrazil$28,961
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$60,177
Mexico flagMexico$33,455
Ireland flagIreland$90,782
Spain flagSpain$70,583
Italy flagItaly$69,770
Sweden flagSweden$95,191
Norway flagNorway$137,014
Denmark flagDenmark$99,427
Belgium flagBelgium$105,990
Austria flagAustria$86,255
Portugal flagPortugal$52,008
Finland flagFinland$82,772
China flagChina$50,177
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$70,674
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$68,054
Indonesia flagIndonesia$12,121
Philippines flagPhilippines$10,378
Vietnam flagVietnam$12,109
Thailand flagThailand$23,882
Malaysia flagMalaysia$39,233
Israel flagIsrael$84,295
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$44,267
Turkey flagTurkey$30,243
Argentina flagArgentina$12,229
Colombia flagColombia$23,091
South Africa flagSouth Africa$22,339

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

DiagnosticsRefrigerantElectricalSafetyMaintenance

Related Skilled Trades jobs

ElectricianPlumberCarpenterChefWelder

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hvac technician make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 280 000 kr in Norway; CHF 90'800 in Switzerland; € 93.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays hvac technicians the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 280 000 kr per year ($137,014).
Which country pays hvac technicians the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱648,000 per year (local currency).
Is hvac technician a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do hvac technicians need?
Common skills include Diagnostics, Refrigerant, Electrical, Safety, and Maintenance. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
Related roles include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder. Compare pay on each job page.