Average Civil Drafter Salary in Croatia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Civil Drafter salary for 2024 in Croatia 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 Croatian kuna. To keep things simple, we are using the HRK currency code instead of the currency symbol kn.

How Much Does a Civil Drafter Make in Croatia?

A Civil Drafter working in Croatia will typically earn around 99,340 HRK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 43,760 HRK to the highest average salary of 158,700 HRK.

Average Annual Salary
99,340 HRK
Average Monthly Salary
8,278 HRK

Lowest Annual Salary
43,760 HRK
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,646 HRK

Highest Annual Salary
158,700 HRK
Highest Monthly Salary
13,225 HRK

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

Civil Drafter 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 Civil Drafter Salaries in Croatia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Civil Drafter can earn between 43,760 HRK and 158,700 HRK on average in Croatia. 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 Civil Drafter in Croatia is 106,760 HRK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 106,760 HRK, and 50% of the population earn more than 106,760 HRK.

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 Civil Drafter salary in Croatia, 25% of the population are earning less than 68,900 HRK while 75% of the population earn more than 68,900 HRK.

75% of the population earn less than 143,200 HRK, and 25% of the population earn more than 143,200 HRK.

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.

Civil Drafter Salary by Experience Level in Croatia

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 civil drafter 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 Civil Drafter in Croatia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 52,180 HRK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Civil Drafter salary would increase to 66,960 HRK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Civil Drafter, the average salary would be 102,240 HRK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 125,100 HRK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Civil Drafter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 136,200 HRK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Civil Drafter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 148,300 HRK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
52,180 HRK
2-5 Years +34%
66,960 HRK
5-10 Years +48%
102,240 HRK
10-15 Years +22%
125,100 HRK
15-20 Years +9%
136,200 HRK
20+ Years +8%
148,300 HRK

Civil Drafter Salary by Education Level in Croatia

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 Civil Drafter in Croatia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Civil Drafter in Croatia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 60,400 HRK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Civil Drafter in Croatia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 93,660 HRK.

  • Master's Degree. A Civil Drafter in Croatia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 154,700 HRK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
60,400 HRK
Bachelor's Degree +57%
93,660 HRK
Master's Degree +68%
154,700 HRK

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 Croatia is around 74,200 to 223,000 HRK 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.

Civil Drafter 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 Croatia, a male civil drafter will earn an average of 101,860 HRK, while a female civil drafter will earn around 96,540 HRK.

This means that a male civil drafter earns approximately 6% more than a female civil drafter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Croatia

Male
101,860 HRK
Female -6%
96,540 HRK

Civil Drafter Average Pay Raise in Croatia

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 Civil Drafter in Croatia is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Croatia 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 = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Civil Drafter in Croatia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Croatia for 2024

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

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

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Civil Drafter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Croatia

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 Civil Drafter is a low bonus based job, with 32% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

68% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
32%
No Bonus
68%

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 Croatia earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
187,500 HRK
Private Sector -9%
172,200 HRK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Civil Drafter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Civil Drafter in Croatia.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 119,900 HRK
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 167,100 HRK
Associate Engineer Engineering 138,800 HRK
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 91,960 HRK
Autocad Operator Engineering 97,880 HRK
Automation Engineer Engineering 172,200 HRK
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 151,800 HRK
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
BMS Engineer Engineering 138,200 HRK
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 88,580 HRK
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 158,700 HRK
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
CAD Designer Engineering 103,600 HRK
CAE Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 146,200 HRK
Chemical Engineer Engineering 163,800 HRK
Civil Engineer Engineering 158,700 HRK
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
Civil Technician Engineering 97,460 HRK
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Communications Engineer Engineering 164,200 HRK
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 128,500 HRK
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 152,100 HRK
Contract Engineer Engineering 142,300 HRK
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 157,600 HRK
Controls Engineer Engineering 152,100 HRK
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 134,600 HRK
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 142,300 HRK
Design Engineer Engineering 163,800 HRK
Director of Engineering Engineering 314,500 HRK
Drafter Engineering 98,960 HRK
Drafting Manager Engineering 176,800 HRK
Drilling Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Drilling Foreman Engineering 50,080 HRK
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 80,340 HRK
Electrical Engineer Engineering 175,900 HRK
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 222,300 HRK
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 164,200 HRK
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 84,740 HRK
Energy Engineer Engineering 172,200 HRK
Engine Assembler Engineering 71,400 HRK
Engineer Engineering 172,400 HRK
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 172,200 HRK
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 175,900 HRK
Engineering Consultant Engineering 201,100 HRK
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 222,300 HRK
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 142,300 HRK
Engineering Manager Engineering 214,000 HRK
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 209,700 HRK
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 279,400 HRK
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 187,500 HRK
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 187,300 HRK
Engineering Project Director Engineering 301,600 HRK
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 196,800 HRK
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 225,700 HRK
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 263,100 HRK
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 127,700 HRK
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 212,500 HRK
Engineering Technician Engineering 125,100 HRK
Engineering Technologist Engineering 119,900 HRK
Environmental Engineer Engineering 152,000 HRK
Equipment Engineer Engineering 136,200 HRK
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 207,700 HRK
Estimator Engineering 136,200 HRK
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 115,260 HRK
Fabricator Engineering 70,700 HRK
Facade Engineer Engineering 152,000 HRK
Fiber Analyst Engineering 88,300 HRK
Field Engineer Engineering 157,600 HRK
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 267,100 HRK
Fire Engineer Engineering 152,100 HRK
Fitter and Turner Engineering 50,980 HRK
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 180,500 HRK
Generation Engineer Engineering 161,600 HRK
Genetic Engineer Engineering 180,300 HRK
Geological Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 159,500 HRK
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 83,020 HRK
Highway Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
HSE Professional Engineering 142,300 HRK
HVAC Engineer Engineering 161,300 HRK
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 142,300 HRK
Industrial Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 157,600 HRK
Instrument Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Instrument Technician Engineering 91,560 HRK
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 127,700 HRK
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 157,600 HRK
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 172,200 HRK
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 152,000 HRK
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 55,840 HRK
Maintenance Manager Engineering 154,700 HRK
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Marine Engineer Engineering 163,800 HRK
Materials Engineer Engineering 152,300 HRK
Materials Researcher Engineering 146,200 HRK
Materials Technician Engineering 107,860 HRK
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 161,300 HRK
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 172,400 HRK
Mechanical Designer Engineering 136,100 HRK
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 159,100 HRK
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 218,900 HRK
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 143,200 HRK
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 168,100 HRK
Mining Engineer Engineering 157,600 HRK
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 172,400 HRK
Optical Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 76,280 HRK
PCB Assembler Engineering 59,240 HRK
Photonics Engineer Engineering 180,500 HRK
Photonics Technician Engineering 138,800 HRK
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 138,800 HRK
Piping Designer Engineering 88,620 HRK
Piping Engineer Engineering 142,300 HRK
Planning Engineer Engineering 159,100 HRK
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 75,260 HRK
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 152,300 HRK
Principal Engineer Engineering 151,800 HRK
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 159,400 HRK
Process Engineer Engineering 151,800 HRK
Process Operator Engineering 96,160 HRK
Product Development Engineer Engineering 168,100 HRK
Product Development Technician Engineering 109,520 HRK
Product Engineer Engineering 159,100 HRK
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Production Engineer Engineering 157,600 HRK
Project Engineer Engineering 172,200 HRK
Proposal Manager Engineering 209,500 HRK
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 146,200 HRK
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 152,000 HRK
Rail Engineer Engineering 161,600 HRK
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 176,800 HRK
Robotics Engineer Engineering 183,600 HRK
Robotics Technician Engineering 127,700 HRK
Safety Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Safety Inspector Engineering 118,380 HRK
Safety Manager Engineering 187,500 HRK
Safety Officer Engineering 79,360 HRK
Sales Engineer Engineering 163,800 HRK
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Service Engineer Engineering 159,100 HRK
Solar Engineer Engineering 159,500 HRK
Staff Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Stationary Engineer Engineering 146,200 HRK
Stress Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 150,000 HRK
Structural Designer Engineering 134,600 HRK
Structural Engineer Engineering 158,700 HRK
Structural Technician Engineering 99,560 HRK
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 152,100 HRK
Surveyor Engineering 117,860 HRK
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 77,620 HRK
Technical Assistant Engineering 80,840 HRK
Technical Engineer Engineering 129,000 HRK
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 128,500 HRK
Tender Engineer Engineering 143,200 HRK
Test Development Engineer Engineering 148,300 HRK
Test Engineer Engineering 159,100 HRK
Transportation Engineer Engineering 154,700 HRK
Validation Engineer Engineering 138,800 HRK
Verification Engineer Engineering 151,800 HRK
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 152,000 HRK
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 152,300 HRK
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 210,500 HRK
Work Planner Engineering 112,460 HRK

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Zadar 96,560 HRK
Zagreb 106,980 HRK

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