Fabricator salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city fabricator salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $128k | $181k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $113k | $161k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $121k | $172k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $101k | $144k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $102k | $144k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $100k | $142k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $102k | $145k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $95.2k | $135k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $97.2k | $138k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $130k | $185k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $88.0k | $125k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $90.5k | $129k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $89.9k | $128k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $90.7k | $129k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $85.6k | $121k | View → |
| Paris | France | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $96.5k | $137k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $94.7k | $135k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $90.2k | $128k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $143k | $203k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $138k | $195k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $139k | $197k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $157k | $222k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $126k | $179k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $107k | $151k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $99.0k | $141k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $140k | $198k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $119k | $169k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $117k | $167k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $115k | $163k | View → |
| Pune | India | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $99.3k | $141k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $94.2k | $134k | View → |
| Noida | India | $99.8k | $142k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $108k | $154k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $91.6k | $130k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $136k | $194k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $112k | $160k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $99.3k | $141k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $106k | $150k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $97.6k | $139k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $102k | $144k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $92.4k | $131k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $99.7k | $142k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $120k | $170k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $118k | $168k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $119k | $170k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $100k | $142k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $90.8k | $129k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $102k | $145k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $93.3k | $133k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $107k | $152k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $109k | $154k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $96.7k | $137k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $85.2k | $121k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Fabricator do?+
Fabricators cut, weld, and assemble structural and process steel in workshops and on site.
How much do Fabricators earn globally?+
Fabricators earn a median of $68.7k, with junior roles starting around $49.5k and senior or specialist packages reaching $97.5k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Fabricators?+
Fabricators are hired across industrial-construction, oil-gas-epc, power-plants, manufacturing-facilities and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Fabricator?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Fabricators?+
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