Average Aeronautical Engineer Salary in Mozambique for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aeronautical Engineer salary for 2024 in Mozambique and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mozambican metical. To keep things simple, we are using the MZN currency code instead of the currency symbol MT.

How Much Does an Aeronautical Engineer Make in Mozambique?

An Aeronautical Engineer working in Mozambique will typically earn around 510,300 MZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 251,500 MZN to the highest average salary of 794,900 MZN.

Average Annual Salary
510,300 MZN
Average Monthly Salary
42,525 MZN

Lowest Annual Salary
251,500 MZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,958 MZN

Highest Annual Salary
794,900 MZN
Highest Monthly Salary
66,241 MZN

These are average salaries for an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Aeronautical Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Aeronautical Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Aeronautical Engineer Salaries in Mozambique

So we've looked at the average salaries an Aeronautical Engineer will earn in Mozambique. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aeronautical Engineer can earn between 251,500 MZN and 794,900 MZN on average in Mozambique. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique is 522,700 MZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 522,700 MZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 522,700 MZN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Aeronautical Engineer salary in Mozambique, 25% of the population are earning less than 345,700 MZN while 75% of the population earn more than 345,700 MZN.

75% of the population earn less than 672,600 MZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 672,600 MZN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Aeronautical Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Mozambique

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average aeronautical engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 296,000 MZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aeronautical Engineer salary would increase to 383,300 MZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aeronautical Engineer, the average salary would be 524,300 MZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 650,700 MZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aeronautical Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 696,700 MZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aeronautical Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 744,700 MZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
296,000 MZN
2-5 Years +29%
383,300 MZN
5-10 Years +38%
524,300 MZN
10-15 Years +24%
650,700 MZN
15-20 Years +7%
696,700 MZN
20+ Years +7%
744,700 MZN

Aeronautical Engineer Salary by Education Level in Mozambique

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 369,900 MZN.

  • Master's Degree. An Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 592,600 MZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
369,900 MZN
Master's Degree +60%
592,600 MZN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mozambique is around 201,000 to 603,000 MZN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Aeronautical Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mozambique, a male aeronautical engineer will earn an average of 529,600 MZN, while a female aeronautical engineer will earn around 480,600 MZN.

This means that a male aeronautical engineer earns approximately 10% more than a female aeronautical engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mozambique

Male
529,600 MZN
Female -10%
480,600 MZN

Aeronautical Engineer Average Pay Raise in Mozambique

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mozambique is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mozambique for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mozambique.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Aeronautical Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mozambique

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Aeronautical Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 13% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

87% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
13%
No Bonus
87%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mozambique earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
522,700 MZN
Private Sector -14%
459,700 MZN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Aeronautical Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aeronautical Engineer in Mozambique.

Job Title Category Salary
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 590,200 MZN
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 480,300 MZN
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 315,700 MZN
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 319,600 MZN
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 275,800 MZN
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 533,100 MZN
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 259,100 MZN
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 217,900 MZN
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 810,200 MZN
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 254,800 MZN
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 257,700 MZN
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 498,500 MZN
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 225,700 MZN
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 483,800 MZN
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 741,500 MZN
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 510,300 MZN
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 222,300 MZN
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,900 MZN
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 798,900 MZN
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 246,500 MZN
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 633,300 MZN
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 246,200 MZN
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 221,500 MZN
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 741,500 MZN
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 582,700 MZN
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 501,400 MZN
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 537,300 MZN
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 862,100 MZN
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 942,700 MZN
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 904,700 MZN
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 215,100 MZN
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 325,600 MZN
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 948,300 MZN
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 562,600 MZN
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 214,000 MZN
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 675,100 MZN
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 585,900 MZN
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 993,600 MZN
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 524,700 MZN
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 854,300 MZN
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 297,000 MZN
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 896,700 MZN
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 504,500 MZN
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 238,900 MZN
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 204,000 MZN
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 457,300 MZN
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 888,400 MZN
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 341,900 MZN
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 810,400 MZN
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 339,100 MZN
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 322,600 MZN
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 462,300 MZN
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 412,000 MZN
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 436,200 MZN
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 362,200 MZN
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 524,400 MZN
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 216,800 MZN
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 836,500 MZN
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 216,800 MZN
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 261,300 MZN
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 478,100 MZN
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 615,300 MZN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mozambique, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beira 489,600 MZN
Maputo 585,900 MZN
Matola 541,700 MZN
Nampula 454,900 MZN

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