Skilled Trades

Plumber 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
+6%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades

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

Plumber is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $153,070 (1 430 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $11,435 (₱714,000 local) — about 13.4×.

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. Common screening skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, and Troubleshooting.

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 +6% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $116,122. Related skilled trades titles include Electrician, Carpenter, 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 Plumber 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: Piping, Fixtures, Code, Troubleshooting, and Safety. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Plumber list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 430 000 kr ($153,070). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway plumber page before treating the rank as a plan.

Plumber salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$77,100
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$96,430
Canada flagCanada$90,890
Australia flagAustralia$112,475
Germany flagGermany$109,008
France flagFrance$95,310
Netherlands flagNetherlands$115,742
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$116,122
Singapore flagSingapore$110,086
India flagIndia$14,601
Japan flagJapan$69,029
South Korea flagSouth Korea$84,266
Poland flagPoland$75,881
Brazil flagBrazil$31,278
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$64,806
Mexico flagMexico$35,631
Ireland flagIreland$96,006
Spain flagSpain$75,923
Italy flagItaly$73,833
Sweden flagSweden$100,932
Norway flagNorway$153,070
Denmark flagDenmark$110,595
Belgium flagBelgium$113,768
Austria flagAustria$92,292
Portugal flagPortugal$54,446
Finland flagFinland$86,603
China flagChina$53,739
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$79,221
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$73,380
Indonesia flagIndonesia$13,052
Philippines flagPhilippines$11,435
Vietnam flagVietnam$13,218
Thailand flagThailand$26,475
Malaysia flagMalaysia$40,226
Israel flagIsrael$90,651
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$46,133
Turkey flagTurkey$31,486
Argentina flagArgentina$12,667
Colombia flagColombia$25,613
South Africa flagSouth Africa$23,828

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

PipingFixturesCodeTroubleshootingSafety

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 430 000 kr in Norway; CHF 93'900 in Switzerland; € 99.700 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays plumbers the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 430 000 kr per year ($153,070).
Which country pays plumbers the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱714,000 per year (local currency).
Is plumber a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do plumbers need?
Common skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, Troubleshooting, and Safety. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
Related roles include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef, Welder, and HVAC Technician. Compare pay on each job page.