Average Aircraft Electrician Salary in Botswana for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Electrician salary for 2026 in Botswana 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 Botswana pula. To keep things simple, we are using the BWP currency code instead of the currency symbol P.

How Much Does an Aircraft Electrician Make in Botswana?

An Aircraft Electrician working in Botswana will typically earn around 81,180 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 44,540 BWP to the highest average salary of 124,400 BWP.

Average Annual Salary81,180 BWP
Average Monthly Salary6,765 BWP
Average Lowest Salary44,540 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary3,711 BWP
Average Highest Salary124,400 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary10,366 BWP

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

Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician Salaries in Botswana

So we've looked at the average salaries an Aircraft Electrician will earn in Botswana. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Electrician can earn between 44,540 BWP and 124,400 BWP on average in Botswana. 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 Aircraft Electrician in Botswana is 77,380 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 77,380 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 77,380 BWP.

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 Aircraft Electrician salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 53,160 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 53,160 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 93,100 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 93,100 BWP.

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.

Aircraft Electrician Salary by Experience Level in Botswana

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 Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 51,340 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Electrician salary would increase to 64,920 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician, the average salary would be 84,580 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 102,020 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Electrician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 111,240 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Electrician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 120,040 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
51,340 BWP
2-5 Years+26%
64,920 BWP
5-10 Years+32%
84,580 BWP
10-15 Years+18%
102,020 BWP
15-20 Years+11%
111,240 BWP
20+ Years+6%
120,040 BWP

Aircraft Electrician Salary by Education Level in Botswana

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 Aircraft Electrician in Botswana based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Electrician in Botswana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 70,880 BWP.
  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Electrician in Botswana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 106,360 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma-
70,880 BWP
Bachelor's Degree+49%
106,360 BWP

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 Botswana is around 58,700 to 176,000 BWP 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.

Aircraft Electrician 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 Botswana, a male aircraft electrician will earn an average of 84,740 BWP, while a female aircraft electrician will earn around 78,940 BWP.

This means that a male aircraft electrician earns approximately 7% more than a female aircraft electrician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male-
84,740 BWP
Female-7%
78,940 BWP

Aircraft Electrician Average Pay Raise in Botswana

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 Aircraft Electrician in Botswana is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Botswana is around 5% every 28 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 = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that an Aircraft Electrician in Botswana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Botswana for 2026

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

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

Banking-
1%
Energy-
2%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
4%
Travel-
5%
Construction-
6%
Education-
7%

Aircraft Electrician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Botswana

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 Aircraft Electrician is a low bonus based job, with 7% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

93% 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 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus-
7%
No Bonus-
93%

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

Public Sector-
148,300 BWP
Private Sector-14%
130,400 BWP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Aircraft Electrician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aircraft Electrician in Botswana.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Aeronautical EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense152,000 BWP
Aerospace EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense180,500 BWP
Aerospace TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense142,300 BWP
Air Crew MemberAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense92,720 BWP
Air Crew OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense91,960 BWP
Air Traffic AssistantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense84,180 BWP
Air Traffic ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense159,100 BWP
Aircraft AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense80,180 BWP
Aircraft Body RepairerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense64,180 BWP
Aircraft CaptainAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense237,400 BWP
Aircraft Electronics TechicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense80,520 BWP
Aircraft EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense152,000 BWP
Aircraft FuelerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense63,040 BWP
Aircraft Maintenance EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense146,200 BWP
Aircraft Maintenance ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense232,900 BWP
Aircraft Maintenance SupervisorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense157,600 BWP
Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense65,800 BWP
Aircraft MechanicAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense73,040 BWP
Aircraft PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense243,000 BWP
Aircraft Pneudraulics RepairerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense73,120 BWP
Aircraft Quality AssuranceAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense204,000 BWP
Aircraft Rigging AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense72,180 BWP
Aircraft Service TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense67,120 BWP
Airfield Management SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense228,500 BWP
Airfield Operations SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense159,100 BWP
Airline Cabin CrewAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense143,200 BWP
Airline CopilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense159,100 BWP
Airline PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense251,500 BWP
Airlines Sales DirectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense299,500 BWP
Airlines Sales ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense257,700 BWP
Airlines Structural AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense63,040 BWP
Airport Services AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense97,640 BWP
Airport Services ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense288,100 BWP
Airport Services SupervisorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense168,100 BWP
Assistant Aircraft MechanicAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense63,320 BWP
Aviation AnalystAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense194,600 BWP
Aviation InspectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense163,800 BWP
Aviation ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense311,700 BWP
Aviation Operations ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense169,000 BWP
Aviation Resources ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense261,300 BWP
Aviation Safety AssistantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense87,640 BWP
Aviation Safety ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense288,700 BWP
Aviation Safety OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense146,200 BWP
Aviation TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense66,440 BWP
Cargo ExecutiveAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense130,400 BWP
Cargo and Freight AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense66,000 BWP
Chief PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense263,100 BWP
First OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense105,940 BWP
Fleet ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense233,600 BWP
Fleet Management OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense99,920 BWP
Flight AttendantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense95,620 BWP
Flight PlannerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense129,000 BWP
Flight SchedulerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense118,260 BWP
Flight Simulation EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense130,400 BWP
Freight and Cargo InspectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense99,560 BWP
Helicopter PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense161,300 BWP
Loading Bridge OperatorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense60,880 BWP
PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense243,000 BWP
Ramp AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense65,920 BWP
Reservations Sales AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense80,920 BWP
Safety and Quality SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense143,200 BWP
Test PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense181,600 BWP

Salary Comparison by City

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

CityAverage Salary
Gaborone92,720 BWP

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