Average Associate Engineer Salary in Tanzania for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Associate 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 Associate Engineer Make in Tanzania?

An Associate Engineer working in Tanzania will typically earn around 11,953,700 TZS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 5,857,100 TZS to the highest average salary of 18,598,500 TZS.

Average Annual Salary
11,953,700 TZS
Average Monthly Salary
996,141 TZS

Lowest Annual Salary
5,857,100 TZS
Lowest Monthly Salary
488,091 TZS

Highest Annual Salary
18,598,500 TZS
Highest Monthly Salary
1,549,875 TZS

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

Associate 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 Associate Engineer Salaries in Tanzania

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Associate Engineer can earn between 5,857,100 TZS and 18,598,500 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 Associate Engineer in Tanzania is 12,239,700 TZS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 12,239,700 TZS, and 50% of the population earn more than 12,239,700 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 Associate Engineer salary in Tanzania, 25% of the population are earning less than 8,123,400 TZS while 75% of the population earn more than 8,123,400 TZS.

75% of the population earn less than 15,719,900 TZS, and 25% of the population earn more than 15,719,900 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.

Associate 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 associate 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 Associate Engineer in Tanzania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 6,947,800 TZS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Associate Engineer salary would increase to 8,926,700 TZS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Associate Engineer, the average salary would be 12,361,500 TZS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 15,238,200 TZS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Associate Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 16,320,700 TZS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Associate Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 17,399,400 TZS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
6,947,800 TZS
2-5 Years +29%
8,926,700 TZS
5-10 Years +38%
12,361,500 TZS
10-15 Years +24%
15,238,200 TZS
15-20 Years +7%
16,320,700 TZS
20+ Years +7%
17,399,400 TZS

Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate Engineer in Tanzania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 8,664,400 TZS.

  • Master's Degree. An Associate Engineer in Tanzania with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 13,919,600 TZS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
8,664,400 TZS
Master's Degree +60%
13,919,600 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.

Associate 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 associate engineer will earn an average of 12,361,500 TZS, while a female associate engineer will earn around 11,303,900 TZS.

This means that a male associate engineer earns approximately 9% more than a female associate engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tanzania

Male
12,361,500 TZS
Female -9%
11,303,900 TZS

Associate 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 Associate Engineer in Tanzania is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Associate 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%

Associate 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 Associate Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Associate Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 10,560,900 TZS
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 15,480,300 TZS
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 8,218,100 TZS
Autocad Operator Engineering 8,578,600 TZS
Automation Engineer Engineering 14,760,200 TZS
Automation Engineer Engineering 15,118,700 TZS
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 12,721,300 TZS
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 12,600,600 TZS
BMS Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 7,642,900 TZS
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 14,158,800 TZS
CAD Designer Engineering 8,689,800 TZS
CAE Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Chemical Engineer Engineering 13,679,300 TZS
Civil Drafter Engineering 8,737,100 TZS
Civil Engineer Engineering 14,760,200 TZS
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 13,919,600 TZS
Civil Technician Engineering 8,305,400 TZS
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Communications Engineer Engineering 14,639,900 TZS
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 11,998,600 TZS
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Contract Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 14,038,300 TZS
Controls Engineer Engineering 13,919,600 TZS
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 11,580,300 TZS
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 12,481,200 TZS
Design Engineer Engineering 14,880,300 TZS
Director of Engineering Engineering 28,318,900 TZS
Drafter Engineering 8,915,100 TZS
Drafting Manager Engineering 16,561,800 TZS
Drilling Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Drilling Foreman Engineering 4,152,200 TZS
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 7,093,500 TZS
Electrical Engineer Engineering 14,880,300 TZS
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 19,678,200 TZS
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 14,760,200 TZS
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 7,285,700 TZS
Energy Engineer Engineering 14,038,300 TZS
Engine Assembler Engineering 6,109,700 TZS
Engineer Engineering 14,639,900 TZS
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 15,480,300 TZS
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 16,439,200 TZS
Engineering Consultant Engineering 18,958,500 TZS
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 20,038,100 TZS
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Engineering Manager Engineering 18,958,500 TZS
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 20,159,800 TZS
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 25,200,800 TZS
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 16,439,200 TZS
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 15,599,800 TZS
Engineering Project Director Engineering 28,439,500 TZS
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 18,001,100 TZS
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 19,439,300 TZS
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 21,961,700 TZS
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 10,992,900 TZS
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 18,958,500 TZS
Engineering Technician Engineering 10,775,000 TZS
Engineering Technologist Engineering 10,956,400 TZS
Environmental Engineer Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
Equipment Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 19,078,500 TZS
Estimator Engineering 11,998,600 TZS
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 9,504,500 TZS
Fabricator Engineering 6,203,500 TZS
Facade Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Fiber Analyst Engineering 8,242,900 TZS
Field Engineer Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 22,799,000 TZS
Fire Engineer Engineering 13,319,300 TZS
Fitter and Turner Engineering 4,332,900 TZS
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 16,561,800 TZS
Generation Engineer Engineering 13,919,600 TZS
Genetic Engineer Engineering 15,238,200 TZS
Geological Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 14,519,400 TZS
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 7,488,800 TZS
Highway Engineer Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
HSE Professional Engineering 12,239,700 TZS
HVAC Engineer Engineering 15,001,200 TZS
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 12,481,200 TZS
Industrial Engineer Engineering 13,679,300 TZS
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 13,919,600 TZS
Instrument Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Instrument Technician Engineering 7,499,500 TZS
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 13,679,300 TZS
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 11,856,900 TZS
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 14,038,300 TZS
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 14,038,300 TZS
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 14,280,500 TZS
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 12,481,200 TZS
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 4,956,800 TZS
Maintenance Manager Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Marine Engineer Engineering 13,679,300 TZS
Materials Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Materials Researcher Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Materials Technician Engineering 9,661,800 TZS
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 15,238,200 TZS
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 15,360,400 TZS
Mechanical Designer Engineering 11,377,500 TZS
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 15,001,200 TZS
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 19,921,600 TZS
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 15,360,400 TZS
Mining Engineer Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 14,400,800 TZS
Optical Engineer Engineering 13,441,600 TZS
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 7,129,200 TZS
PCB Assembler Engineering 5,123,800 TZS
Photonics Engineer Engineering 14,760,200 TZS
Photonics Technician Engineering 12,121,000 TZS
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Piping Designer Engineering 7,164,900 TZS
Piping Engineer Engineering 12,239,700 TZS
Planning Engineer Engineering 13,798,900 TZS
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 6,493,000 TZS
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 13,919,600 TZS
Principal Engineer Engineering 13,319,300 TZS
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Process Engineer Engineering 13,319,300 TZS
Process Operator Engineering 8,434,700 TZS
Product Development Engineer Engineering 14,158,800 TZS
Product Development Technician Engineering 9,935,600 TZS
Product Engineer Engineering 14,400,800 TZS
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Production Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Project Engineer Engineering 14,760,200 TZS
Proposal Manager Engineering 17,278,100 TZS
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 12,841,200 TZS
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 14,038,300 TZS
Rail Engineer Engineering 14,519,400 TZS
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 15,238,200 TZS
Robotics Engineer Engineering 16,439,200 TZS
Robotics Technician Engineering 10,907,900 TZS
Safety Engineer Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Safety Inspector Engineering 10,248,600 TZS
Safety Manager Engineering 15,838,200 TZS
Safety Officer Engineering 6,887,700 TZS
Sales Engineer Engineering 14,280,500 TZS
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 12,600,600 TZS
Service Engineer Engineering 14,280,500 TZS
Solar Engineer Engineering 14,158,800 TZS
Staff Engineer Engineering 13,079,500 TZS
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Stationary Engineer Engineering 12,721,300 TZS
Stress Engineer Engineering 12,239,700 TZS
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Structural Designer Engineering 12,239,700 TZS
Structural Engineer Engineering 13,319,300 TZS
Structural Technician Engineering 8,868,100 TZS
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 13,441,600 TZS
Surveyor Engineering 10,141,000 TZS
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 7,189,800 TZS
Technical Assistant Engineering 6,780,300 TZS
Technical Engineer Engineering 12,361,500 TZS
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 11,998,600 TZS
Tender Engineer Engineering 12,481,200 TZS
Test Development Engineer Engineering 14,158,800 TZS
Test Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Transportation Engineer Engineering 12,721,300 TZS
Validation Engineer Engineering 12,958,200 TZS
Verification Engineer Engineering 12,721,300 TZS
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 13,199,100 TZS
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 13,561,900 TZS
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 18,121,700 TZS
Work Planner Engineering 9,276,800 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 14,280,500 TZS
Dodoma 11,352,300 TZS
Mwanza 12,600,600 TZS

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