Carpenters and joiners

Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of structures and fittings made from wood and other materials.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Carpenters and joiners - from ₹14,348 to ₹39,466 per month - 2025.
A Carpenters and joiners typically earns between ₹14,348 and ₹36,539 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between ₹20,154 and ₹60,429 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

Making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a workbench and on a construction site
Constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites
Fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling
Making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances and motion picture or television productions
Constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats, and other vehicles