Average Chemical Plant Operator Salary in Egypt for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Chemical Plant Operator salary for 2024 in Egypt 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 Egyptian pound. To keep things simple, we are using the EGP currency code instead of the currency symbol £.

How Much Does a Chemical Plant Operator Make in Egypt?

A Chemical Plant Operator working in Egypt will typically earn around 78,120 EGP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 40,420 EGP to the highest average salary of 124,400 EGP.

Average Annual Salary
78,120 EGP
Average Monthly Salary
6,510 EGP

Lowest Annual Salary
40,420 EGP
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,368 EGP

Highest Annual Salary
124,400 EGP
Highest Monthly Salary
10,366 EGP

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

Chemical Plant Operator 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 Chemical Plant Operator Salaries in Egypt

So we've looked at the average salaries a Chemical Plant Operator will earn in Egypt. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Chemical Plant Operator can earn between 40,420 EGP and 124,400 EGP on average in Egypt. 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 Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt is 81,880 EGP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 81,880 EGP, and 50% of the population earn more than 81,880 EGP.

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 Chemical Plant Operator salary in Egypt, 25% of the population are earning less than 55,140 EGP while 75% of the population earn more than 55,140 EGP.

75% of the population earn less than 105,620 EGP, and 25% of the population earn more than 105,620 EGP.

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.

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Experience Level in Egypt

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 chemical plant operator 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 Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 48,340 EGP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Chemical Plant Operator salary would increase to 59,940 EGP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Chemical Plant Operator, the average salary would be 82,920 EGP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 103,600 EGP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Chemical Plant Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 108,300 EGP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Chemical Plant Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 115,620 EGP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
48,340 EGP
2-5 Years +29%
59,940 EGP
5-10 Years +38%
82,920 EGP
10-15 Years +24%
103,600 EGP
15-20 Years +7%
108,300 EGP
20+ Years +7%
115,620 EGP

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Education Level in Egypt

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 Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt 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 Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt with a high school education can earn an average salary of 59,940 EGP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 87,020 EGP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 119,320 EGP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
59,940 EGP
Certificate or Diploma +43%
87,020 EGP
Bachelor's Degree +38%
119,320 EGP

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 Egypt is around 46,000 to 138,000 EGP 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.

Chemical Plant Operator 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 Egypt, a male chemical plant operator will earn an average of 84,040 EGP, while a female chemical plant operator will earn around 73,120 EGP.

This means that a male chemical plant operator earns approximately 15% more than a female chemical plant operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Egypt

Male
84,040 EGP
Female -15%
73,120 EGP

Chemical Plant Operator Average Pay Raise in Egypt

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 Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Egypt is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Egypt for 2024

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

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%

Chemical Plant Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt

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 Chemical Plant Operator is a high bonus based job, with 80% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

20% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
80%
No Bonus
20%

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

Public Sector
114,380 EGP
Private Sector -7%
106,600 EGP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Chemical Plant Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Chemical Plant Operator in Egypt.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 95,980 EGP
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,960 EGP
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,340 EGP
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,600 EGP
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,160 EGP
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 146,200 EGP
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,300 EGP
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 90,660 EGP
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,260 EGP
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 98,120 EGP
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,600 EGP
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,660 EGP
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,200 EGP
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 46,400 EGP
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,000 EGP
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,340 EGP
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 228,000 EGP
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,700 EGP
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,200 EGP
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,700 EGP
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 168,100 EGP
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,380 EGP
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 EGP
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,940 EGP
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,600 EGP
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 EGP
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,500 EGP
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,440 EGP
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 95,600 EGP
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,980 EGP
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,020 EGP
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,120 EGP
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,220 EGP
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,060 EGP
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 146,200 EGP
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,700 EGP
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 EGP
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 EGP
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 67,300 EGP
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,520 EGP
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,500 EGP
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,220 EGP
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,780 EGP
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,160 EGP
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,460 EGP
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,240 EGP
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 130,400 EGP
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,580 EGP
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 99,340 EGP
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,760 EGP
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,360 EGP
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,980 EGP
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,960 EGP
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,400 EGP
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,600 EGP
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 109,520 EGP
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,520 EGP
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 99,280 EGP
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 EGP
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 EGP
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,840 EGP
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,240 EGP
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,660 EGP
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,500 EGP
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,340 EGP
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,900 EGP
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,600 EGP
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,320 EGP
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,020 EGP
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,160 EGP
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,460 EGP
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,100 EGP
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,120 EGP
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,180 EGP
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,340 EGP
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,140 EGP
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,520 EGP
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,980 EGP
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,040 EGP
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,020 EGP
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 143,200 EGP
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,820 EGP
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,760 EGP
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,460 EGP
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 EGP
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,300 EGP
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,320 EGP
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,780 EGP
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,180 EGP
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 EGP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Alexandria 85,940 EGP
Cairo 87,000 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh 77,640 EGP

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