Average Building Contracts Manager Salary in Brunei for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Building Contracts Manager salary for 2026 in Brunei 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 Brunei dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the BND currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Building Contracts Manager Make in Brunei?

A Building Contracts Manager working in Brunei will typically earn around 54,700 BND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 25,660 BND to the highest average salary of 84,180 BND.

Average Annual Salary54,700 BND
Average Monthly Salary4,558 BND
Average Lowest Salary25,660 BND
Lowest Monthly Salary2,138 BND
Average Highest Salary84,180 BND
Highest Monthly Salary7,015 BND

These are average salaries for a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Building Contracts Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Building Contracts Manager 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 Building Contracts Manager Salaries in Brunei

So we've looked at the average salaries a Building Contracts Manager will earn in Brunei. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Contracts Manager can earn between 25,660 BND and 84,180 BND on average in Brunei. 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 a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei is 54,280 BND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 54,280 BND, and 50% of the population earn more than 54,280 BND.

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 Building Contracts Manager salary in Brunei, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,580 BND while 75% of the population earn more than 36,580 BND.

75% of the population earn less than 71,660 BND, and 25% of the population earn more than 71,660 BND.

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.

Building Contracts Manager Salary by Experience Level in Brunei

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 Building Contracts Manager 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. A Building Contracts Manager in Brunei that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 31,180 BND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Contracts Manager salary would increase to 38,780 BND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Contracts Manager, the average salary would be 54,560 BND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 67,800 BND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Contracts Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 72,740 BND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Contracts Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 77,860 BND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
31,180 BND
2-5 Years+29%
38,780 BND
5-10 Years+38%
54,560 BND
10-15 Years+24%
67,800 BND
15-20 Years+7%
72,740 BND
20+ Years+7%
77,860 BND

Building Contracts Manager Salary by Education Level in Brunei

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 a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Building Contracts Manager in Brunei with a high school education can earn an average salary of 38,780 BND.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Building Contracts Manager in Brunei with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 59,000 BND.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Contracts Manager in Brunei with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 80,800 BND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
38,780 BND
Certificate or Diploma+43%
59,000 BND
Bachelor's Degree+38%
80,800 BND

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 Brunei is around 16,100 to 48,200 BND 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.

Building Contracts Manager 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 Brunei, a male building contracts manager will earn an average of 57,080 BND, while a female building contracts manager will earn around 51,100 BND.

This means that a male building contracts manager earns approximately 12% more than a female building contracts manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brunei

Male-
57,080 BND
Female-12%
51,100 BND

Building Contracts Manager Average Pay Raise in Brunei

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 a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei is around 7% every 31 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Brunei 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 = ( 7 ÷ 31 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Brunei for 2026

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

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

Banking-
5%
Energy-
1%
Information Technology-
6%
Healthcare-
2%
Travel-
7%
Construction-
3%
Education-
8%

Building Contracts Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brunei

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.

A Building Contracts Manager is a low bonus based job, with 39% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

61% 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-
39%
No Bonus-
61%

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 Brunei earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
38,620 BND
Private Sector-6%
36,580 BND

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Building Contracts Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Building Contracts Manager in Brunei.

Job TitleCategorySalary
AdjudicatorConstruction / Building / Installation14,540 BND
AssemblerConstruction / Building / Installation13,540 BND
Boat Builder and ShipwrightConstruction / Building / Installation18,280 BND
BricklayerConstruction / Building / Installation11,300 BND
Building AdministratorConstruction / Building / Installation15,380 BND
Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation14,540 BND
Building MonitorConstruction / Building / Installation11,040 BND
Building Sales ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation51,120 BND
CabinetmakerConstruction / Building / Installation13,960 BND
CarpenterConstruction / Building / Installation12,240 BND
Civil EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation35,000 BND
Civil TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation19,360 BND
ConcreterConstruction / Building / Installation9,940 BND
Construction AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation12,240 BND
Construction CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation21,380 BND
Construction EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation23,480 BND
Construction Field EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation35,500 BND
Construction General ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation65,800 BND
Construction Inventory OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation13,540 BND
Construction ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation66,000 BND
Construction Operations ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation61,400 BND
Construction Project Controls ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation48,640 BND
Construction Project CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation38,260 BND
Construction Project EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation35,340 BND
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation61,760 BND
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation66,000 BND
Construction Project PlannerConstruction / Building / Installation35,260 BND
Construction Quality Control ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation49,560 BND
Construction Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation23,480 BND
Construction SuperintendentConstruction / Building / Installation21,300 BND
Construction SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation36,160 BND
Construction Technical AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation14,540 BND
Construction Technical OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation17,020 BND
Construction Technical WriterConstruction / Building / Installation12,580 BND
Construction TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation12,120 BND
Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation10,220 BND
Construction and Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation13,100 BND
Construction and Maintenance ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation29,320 BND
Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation13,060 BND
Crane and Tower OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation13,700 BND
Diesel MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation12,520 BND
DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation10,220 BND
Drywall InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation12,240 BND
Electrical DraftsmanConstruction / Building / Installation13,540 BND
Electrical Engineering SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation39,080 BND
Electrical Engineering TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation14,140 BND
Electrical SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation25,160 BND
ElectricianConstruction / Building / Installation20,120 BND
Elevator Installer and RepairerConstruction / Building / Installation15,580 BND
EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation35,420 BND
Excavator OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation12,620 BND
Field InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation23,400 BND
Floor FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation11,880 BND
Floor ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation21,380 BND
ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation8,880 BND
Frame and Truss DetailerConstruction / Building / Installation9,940 BND
Furniture FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation13,540 BND
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation12,760 BND
HandymanConstruction / Building / Installation12,300 BND
Health and Safety CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation13,100 BND
Health and Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation19,220 BND
Installation ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation42,320 BND
InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation10,000 BND
Insulation InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation13,060 BND
LabourerConstruction / Building / Installation7,820 BND
Land SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation17,540 BND
Lift TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation12,620 BND
Maintenance ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation12,840 BND
Material TesterConstruction / Building / Installation19,020 BND
Model MakerConstruction / Building / Installation18,280 BND
Order PickerConstruction / Building / Installation8,880 BND
PainterConstruction / Building / Installation10,980 BND
Pipe LayerConstruction / Building / Installation9,460 BND
Pipe WelderConstruction / Building / Installation9,740 BND
PipefitterConstruction / Building / Installation11,300 BND
PlumberConstruction / Building / Installation12,620 BND
Property CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation28,860 BND
Purchasing ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation46,720 BND
Quantity EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation22,340 BND
Quantity SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation22,540 BND
Roof Slater and TilerConstruction / Building / Installation12,840 BND
Sheet Metal MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation13,700 BND
Sheet Metal WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation12,840 BND
Site ClerkConstruction / Building / Installation12,120 BND
Site LeaderConstruction / Building / Installation57,320 BND
Site engineerConstruction / Building / Installation31,940 BND
Stock ControllerConstruction / Building / Installation19,200 BND
Structural Steel Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation14,620 BND
Technical DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation13,560 BND
Tender ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation51,100 BND
Tendering ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation54,280 BND
Tower Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation12,200 BND
Wall and Floor TilerConstruction / Building / Installation12,200 BND
Warehouse ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation39,800 BND
WelderConstruction / Building / Installation12,020 BND
Welding SuperintendentConstruction / Building / Installation12,620 BND

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