Average Carpenter Salary in Mozambique for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Carpenter 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 a Carpenter Make in Mozambique?

A Carpenter working in Mozambique will typically earn around 172,200 MZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 87,760 MZN to the highest average salary of 263,200 MZN.

Average Annual Salary
172,200 MZN
Average Monthly Salary
14,350 MZN

Lowest Annual Salary
87,760 MZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,313 MZN

Highest Annual Salary
263,200 MZN
Highest Monthly Salary
21,933 MZN

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

Carpenter 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 Carpenter Salaries in Mozambique

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Carpenter can earn between 87,760 MZN and 263,200 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 a Carpenter in Mozambique is 163,800 MZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 163,800 MZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 163,800 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 Carpenter salary in Mozambique, 25% of the population are earning less than 113,420 MZN while 75% of the population earn more than 113,420 MZN.

75% of the population earn less than 204,000 MZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 204,000 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.

Carpenter 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 carpenter 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 Carpenter in Mozambique that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 102,380 MZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Carpenter salary would increase to 136,200 MZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Carpenter, the average salary would be 176,800 MZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 212,500 MZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Carpenter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 233,600 MZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Carpenter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 246,200 MZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
102,380 MZN
2-5 Years +34%
136,200 MZN
5-10 Years +30%
176,800 MZN
10-15 Years +21%
212,500 MZN
15-20 Years +9%
233,600 MZN
20+ Years +5%
246,200 MZN

Carpenter 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 a Carpenter in Mozambique 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 Carpenter in Mozambique with a high school education can earn an average salary of 119,700 MZN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Carpenter in Mozambique with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 172,200 MZN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Carpenter in Mozambique with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 239,000 MZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
119,700 MZN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
172,200 MZN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
239,000 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.

Carpenter 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 carpenter will earn an average of 181,600 MZN, while a female carpenter will earn around 163,800 MZN.

This means that a male carpenter earns approximately 11% more than a female carpenter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mozambique

Male
181,600 MZN
Female -11%
163,800 MZN

Carpenter 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 a Carpenter in Mozambique is around 4% every 30 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Carpenter in Mozambique can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% 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%

Carpenter 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.

A Carpenter is a low bonus based job, with 9% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

91% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
9%
No Bonus
91%

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 a Carpenter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Carpenter in Mozambique.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 187,300 MZN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 MZN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 217,900 MZN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 MZN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 194,600 MZN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 698,200 MZN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MZN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 MZN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 658,300 MZN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 MZN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 447,300 MZN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 233,600 MZN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MZN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 190,500 MZN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 344,600 MZN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 180,300 MZN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 271,300 MZN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 282,500 MZN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 401,300 MZN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 824,800 MZN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 MZN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 854,300 MZN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 745,000 MZN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 615,000 MZN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 480,300 MZN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 448,500 MZN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 778,200 MZN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 816,900 MZN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 430,000 MZN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 574,200 MZN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 297,000 MZN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 273,000 MZN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 445,100 MZN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 MZN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 201,100 MZN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 185,100 MZN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 MZN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MZN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MZN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MZN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 MZN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MZN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MZN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 MZN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 492,400 MZN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MZN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 313,700 MZN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MZN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 192,000 MZN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 437,900 MZN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MZN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 263,200 MZN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 MZN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 259,100 MZN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 MZN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MZN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 MZN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 MZN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MZN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 191,600 MZN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 222,300 MZN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MZN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MZN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MZN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MZN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 192,600 MZN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MZN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MZN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MZN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 217,900 MZN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MZN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MZN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MZN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MZN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MZN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 MZN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 376,800 MZN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,600 MZN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 288,700 MZN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 294,700 MZN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MZN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MZN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 MZN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 151,800 MZN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 384,200 MZN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 745,000 MZN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 232,900 MZN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 MZN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 MZN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 649,700 MZN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 650,800 MZN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 MZN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 MZN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 510,000 MZN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MZN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 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 179,550 MZN
Maputo 195,250 MZN
Matola 188,900 MZN
Nampula 159,500 MZN

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