Electrician Salary in South Africa
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The South Africa median is $23,972 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$23,972
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,000
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,972
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$11.52
varies by city
Electrician salary by city in South Africa
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Durban, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Pretoria, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Gqeberha, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Pietermaritzburg, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Bloemfontein, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| East London, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Vereeniging, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Welkom, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Newcastle, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Krugersdorp, ZA | $23,972 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Johannesburg, ZA | $16,756 | $1,394 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrician make in South Africa?
- The national median electrician salary in South Africa is about R 392 000 per year (R 32 700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 274 000 to R 392 000.
- Which South Africa city pays electricians the most?
- Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 392 000 per year.
- Which South Africa city pays electricians the least?
- Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 274 000 per year for a electrician.
- What is the typical salary range for a electrician in South Africa?
- Across South Africa cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about R 194 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 542 900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Africa cities have electrician salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
- Is electrician in demand in South Africa?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.