Average Civil Technician Salary in Jamaica for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Civil Technician salary for 2024 in Jamaica 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 Jamaican dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the JMD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Civil Technician Make in Jamaica?

A Civil Technician working in Jamaica will typically earn around 562,200 JMD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 263,900 JMD to the highest average salary of 885,000 JMD.

Average Annual Salary
562,200 JMD
Average Monthly Salary
46,850 JMD

Lowest Annual Salary
263,900 JMD
Lowest Monthly Salary
21,991 JMD

Highest Annual Salary
885,000 JMD
Highest Monthly Salary
73,750 JMD

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

Civil Technician 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 Technician Salaries in Jamaica

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Civil Technician can earn between 263,900 JMD and 885,000 JMD on average in Jamaica. 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 Technician in Jamaica is 596,100 JMD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 596,100 JMD, and 50% of the population earn more than 596,100 JMD.

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 Technician salary in Jamaica, 25% of the population are earning less than 385,300 JMD while 75% of the population earn more than 385,300 JMD.

75% of the population earn less than 785,400 JMD, and 25% of the population earn more than 785,400 JMD.

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 Technician Salary by Experience Level in Jamaica

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 technician 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 Technician in Jamaica that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 305,600 JMD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Civil Technician salary would increase to 421,400 JMD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Civil Technician, the average salary would be 596,800 JMD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 727,100 JMD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Civil Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 767,500 JMD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Civil Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 839,500 JMD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
305,600 JMD
2-5 Years +38%
421,400 JMD
5-10 Years +42%
596,800 JMD
10-15 Years +22%
727,100 JMD
15-20 Years +6%
767,500 JMD
20+ Years +9%
839,500 JMD

Civil Technician Salary by Education Level in Jamaica

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 Technician in Jamaica 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 Technician in Jamaica with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 384,200 JMD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Civil Technician in Jamaica with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 732,400 JMD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
384,200 JMD
Bachelor's Degree +91%
732,400 JMD

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 Jamaica is around 482,000 to 1,450,000 JMD 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 Technician 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 Jamaica, a male civil technician will earn an average of 581,000 JMD, while a female civil technician will earn around 544,800 JMD.

This means that a male civil technician earns approximately 7% more than a female civil technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Jamaica

Male
581,000 JMD
Female -7%
544,800 JMD

Civil Technician Average Pay Raise in Jamaica

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 Technician in Jamaica is around 5% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Jamaica 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 = ( 5 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Civil Technician in Jamaica can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Jamaica for 2024

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

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%

Civil Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Jamaica

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 Technician is a low bonus based job, with 14% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

86% 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
14%
No Bonus
86%

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 Jamaica earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,235,600 JMD
Private Sector -10%
1,122,900 JMD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Civil Technician

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 491,000 JMD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 382,600 JMD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 581,300 JMD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 332,100 JMD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 518,300 JMD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,716,600 JMD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 496,100 JMD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 390,000 JMD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 JMD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 420,100 JMD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 471,700 JMD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,062,500 JMD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 335,800 JMD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 459,700 JMD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 927,000 JMD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 JMD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 627,900 JMD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 704,300 JMD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,006,300 JMD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,980,600 JMD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 396,300 JMD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,026,800 JMD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,835,700 JMD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 JMD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,161,000 JMD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,109,600 JMD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,942,700 JMD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 JMD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 1,032,400 JMD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,524,300 JMD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 704,300 JMD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 748,600 JMD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,075,700 JMD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 425,100 JMD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 476,600 JMD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 447,300 JMD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 409,000 JMD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 325,900 JMD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 378,300 JMD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 394,300 JMD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 362,200 JMD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 340,000 JMD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 420,100 JMD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 388,100 JMD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,259,300 JMD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 485,300 JMD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 810,500 JMD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 587,800 JMD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 510,000 JMD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,147,500 JMD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 406,300 JMD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 707,600 JMD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 442,300 JMD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 626,800 JMD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 332,100 JMD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 362,200 JMD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 390,000 JMD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 371,100 JMD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 340,400 JMD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 491,000 JMD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 535,800 JMD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,369,700 JMD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 332,100 JMD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 401,300 JMD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 299,500 JMD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 JMD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 JMD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 341,900 JMD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 559,000 JMD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 581,300 JMD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 JMD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 351,900 JMD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 301,600 JMD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 301,300 JMD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 305,600 JMD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 401,300 JMD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 906,000 JMD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,333,900 JMD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 743,300 JMD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 717,900 JMD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 341,900 JMD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 383,300 JMD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 330,900 JMD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 367,900 JMD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,004,600 JMD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 1,765,300 JMD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 539,700 JMD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 420,800 JMD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 451,000 JMD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,583,700 JMD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,583,700 JMD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 394,800 JMD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 JMD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,296,900 JMD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 335,800 JMD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 JMD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Kingston 667,300 JMD

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