Plumber Salary by Country
Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+6%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades
Plumber salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $77,400 | $6,500 |
 United Kingdom | $95,316 | $7,898 |
 Canada | $88,950 | $7,413 |
 Australia | $108,953 | $9,091 |
 Germany | $107,095 | $8,896 |
 France | $93,637 | $7,756 |
 Netherlands | $113,710 | $9,466 |
 Switzerland | $116,028 | $9,638 |
 Singapore | $108,322 | $9,053 |
 India | $14,556 | $1,213 |
 Japan | $68,137 | $5,678 |
 South Korea | $76,812 | $6,401 |
 Poland | $74,428 | $6,207 |
 Brazil | $31,693 | $2,641 |
 United Arab Emirates | $64,806 | $5,391 |
 Mexico | $34,601 | $2,883 |
 Ireland | $94,321 | $7,870 |
 Spain | $74,590 | $6,273 |
 Italy | $72,537 | $6,045 |
 Sweden | $99,938 | $8,330 |
 Norway | $146,235 | $12,190 |
 Denmark | $109,003 | $9,081 |
 Belgium | $111,771 | $9,352 |
 Austria | $90,672 | $7,527 |
 Portugal | $53,491 | $4,448 |
 Finland | $85,083 | $7,071 |
 China | $53,393 | $4,454 |
 Hong Kong | $79,212 | $6,607 |
 New Zealand | $71,394 | $5,930 |
 Indonesia | $12,812 | $1,068 |
 Philippines | $11,600 | $967 |
 Vietnam | $13,127 | $1,094 |
 Thailand | $26,335 | $2,196 |
 Malaysia | $39,805 | $3,317 |
 Israel | $89,988 | $7,505 |
 Saudi Arabia | $46,133 | $3,840 |
 Turkey | $32,322 | $2,694 |
 Argentina | $12,824 | $1,069 |
 Colombia | $24,954 | $2,080 |
 South Africa | $23,482 | $1,957 |
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 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
Required skills
PipingFixturesCodeTroubleshootingSafety
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a plumber make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 343.810.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 231.530.000 in Indonesia; ₩115,320,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays plumbers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 343.810.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays plumbers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 46 900 € per year (local currency).
- Is plumber a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade.
- What skills do plumbers need?
- Common skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, Troubleshooting, Safety. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
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