Average Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Salary in Tanzania for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary for 2024 in Tanzania 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 Tanzanian shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the TZS currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Make in Tanzania?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer working in Tanzania will typically earn around 15,118,700 TZS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 7,726,700 TZS to the highest average salary of 23,280,700 TZS.

Average Annual Salary
15,118,700 TZS
Average Monthly Salary
1,259,891 TZS

Lowest Annual Salary
7,726,700 TZS
Lowest Monthly Salary
643,891 TZS

Highest Annual Salary
23,280,700 TZS
Highest Monthly Salary
1,940,058 TZS

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

Aircraft Maintenance 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Salaries in Tanzania

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer can earn between 7,726,700 TZS and 23,280,700 TZS on average in Tanzania. 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 Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania is 14,880,300 TZS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 14,880,300 TZS, and 50% of the population earn more than 14,880,300 TZS.

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 Maintenance Engineer salary in Tanzania, 25% of the population are earning less than 10,152,200 TZS while 75% of the population earn more than 10,152,200 TZS.

75% of the population earn less than 18,720,200 TZS, and 25% of the population earn more than 18,720,200 TZS.

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 Maintenance Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Tanzania

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 maintenance 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 8,650,700 TZS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary would increase to 11,303,900 TZS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, the average salary would be 15,838,200 TZS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 19,078,500 TZS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 20,639,100 TZS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 22,321,900 TZS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
8,650,700 TZS
2-5 Years +31%
11,303,900 TZS
5-10 Years +40%
15,838,200 TZS
10-15 Years +20%
19,078,500 TZS
15-20 Years +9%
20,639,100 TZS
20+ Years +8%
22,321,900 TZS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Salary by Education Level in Tanzania

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 Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 10,680,800 TZS.

  • Master's Degree. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 18,958,500 TZS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
10,680,800 TZS
Master's Degree +77%
18,958,500 TZS

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 Tanzania is around 6,310,000 to 18,900,000 TZS 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 Maintenance 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 Tanzania, a male aircraft maintenance engineer will earn an average of 16,079,800 TZS, while a female aircraft maintenance engineer will earn around 14,280,500 TZS.

This means that a male aircraft maintenance engineer earns approximately 13% more than a female aircraft maintenance engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tanzania

Male
16,079,800 TZS
Female -13%
14,280,500 TZS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Average Pay Raise in Tanzania

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 Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tanzania is around 8% every 18 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 = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tanzania for 2024

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

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

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tanzania

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 Maintenance Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

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 Tanzania earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
15,838,200 TZS
Private Sector -7%
14,760,200 TZS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 17,039,100 TZS
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 20,281,100 TZS
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,599,800 TZS
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 9,744,400 TZS
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 10,584,800 TZS
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 9,430,600 TZS
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 17,640,500 TZS
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 8,578,600 TZS
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 6,971,100 TZS
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 25,079,200 TZS
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 9,046,100 TZS
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 8,568,100 TZS
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,079,800 TZS
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 6,958,900 TZS
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 24,599,500 TZS
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,320,700 TZS
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,150,200 TZS
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 8,206,100 TZS
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 27,361,200 TZS
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 8,206,100 TZS
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 22,558,900 TZS
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,633,100 TZS
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,285,700 TZS
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 23,759,100 TZS
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,121,700 TZS
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,079,800 TZS
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 17,879,000 TZS
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 27,721,300 TZS
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 31,201,500 TZS
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 29,161,000 TZS
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,199,500 TZS
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 10,248,600 TZS
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 30,961,800 TZS
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,840,100 TZS
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,129,200 TZS
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 21,719,900 TZS
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,479,600 TZS
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 34,198,600 TZS
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,598,500 TZS
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 28,919,800 TZS
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 9,769,700 TZS
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 31,800,300 TZS
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,719,900 TZS
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,164,900 TZS
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 6,826,100 TZS
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 15,001,200 TZS
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 27,721,300 TZS
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 11,389,900 TZS
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 26,040,800 TZS
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 10,595,000 TZS
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 10,762,500 TZS
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 13,919,600 TZS
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 13,319,300 TZS
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 14,038,300 TZS
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 11,245,700 TZS
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 18,001,100 TZS
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 6,887,700 TZS
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 26,040,800 TZS
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 7,007,800 TZS
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 9,001,900 TZS
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 16,320,700 TZS
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 19,921,600 TZS

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Dar es Salaam 16,918,700 TZS
Dodoma 14,280,500 TZS
Mwanza 15,001,200 TZS

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