Welder Salary by Country
Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+3%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades
Welder salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $62,500 | $5,200 |
 United Kingdom | $77,913 | $6,560 |
 Canada | $71,301 | $5,930 |
 Australia | $88,828 | $7,425 |
 Germany | $83,600 | $6,957 |
 France | $77,784 | $6,501 |
 Netherlands | $91,014 | $7,642 |
 Switzerland | $96,381 | $8,032 |
 Singapore | $86,658 | $7,196 |
 India | $11,624 | $969 |
 Japan | $55,288 | $4,607 |
 South Korea | $62,531 | $5,211 |
 Poland | $59,963 | $4,997 |
 Brazil | $25,432 | $2,113 |
 United Arab Emirates | $51,191 | $4,275 |
 Mexico | $28,606 | $2,387 |
 Ireland | $76,301 | $6,387 |
 Spain | $58,965 | $4,904 |
 Italy | $58,509 | $4,904 |
 Sweden | $80,818 | $6,738 |
 Norway | $114,533 | $9,541 |
 Denmark | $83,166 | $6,925 |
 Belgium | $91,698 | $7,642 |
 Austria | $75,389 | $6,273 |
 Portugal | $42,770 | $3,536 |
 Finland | $67,633 | $5,589 |
 China | $43,216 | $3,599 |
 Hong Kong | $61,992 | $5,166 |
 New Zealand | $57,231 | $4,779 |
 Indonesia | $9,898 | $825 |
 Philippines | $9,277 | $773 |
 Vietnam | $10,348 | $862 |
 Thailand | $21,086 | $1,758 |
 Malaysia | $32,434 | $2,703 |
 Israel | $72,389 | $6,043 |
 Saudi Arabia | $36,800 | $3,067 |
 Turkey | $26,794 | $2,233 |
 Argentina | $10,249 | $854 |
 Colombia | $20,047 | $1,671 |
 South Africa | $18,835 | $1,572 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
MIG/TIGBlueprintsSafetyFabricationInspection
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a welder make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 271.040.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 178.870.000 in Indonesia; ₩93,880,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays welders the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 271.040.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays welders the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 37 500 € per year (local currency).
- Is welder a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade.
- What skills do welders need?
- Common skills include MIG/TIG, Blueprints, Safety, Fabrication, Inspection. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
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