Average Construction Project Engineer Salary in Western Sahara for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Project Engineer salary for 2024 in Western Sahara 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 Moroccan dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the MAD currency code instead of the currency symbol DH.

How Much Does a Construction Project Engineer Make in Western Sahara?

A Construction Project Engineer working in Western Sahara will typically earn around 115,260 MAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 57,820 MAD to the highest average salary of 174,000 MAD.

Average Annual Salary
115,260 MAD
Average Monthly Salary
9,605 MAD

Lowest Annual Salary
57,820 MAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,818 MAD

Highest Annual Salary
174,000 MAD
Highest Monthly Salary
14,500 MAD

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

Construction Project Engineer 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 Construction Project Engineer Salaries in Western Sahara

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Project Engineer will earn in Western Sahara. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Project Engineer can earn between 57,820 MAD and 174,000 MAD on average in Western Sahara. 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 Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara is 107,900 MAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 107,900 MAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 107,900 MAD.

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 Construction Project Engineer salary in Western Sahara, 25% of the population are earning less than 74,300 MAD while 75% of the population earn more than 74,300 MAD.

75% of the population earn less than 137,400 MAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 137,400 MAD.

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.

Construction Project Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Western Sahara

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 construction project engineer 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 Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 67,360 MAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Project Engineer salary would increase to 92,300 MAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Project Engineer, the average salary would be 115,940 MAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 143,200 MAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Project Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 157,600 MAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Project Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 163,800 MAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
67,360 MAD
2-5 Years +34%
92,300 MAD
5-10 Years +30%
115,940 MAD
10-15 Years +21%
143,200 MAD
15-20 Years +9%
157,600 MAD
20+ Years +5%
163,800 MAD

Construction Project Engineer Salary by Education Level in Western Sahara

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 Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 96,980 MAD.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 130,400 MAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
96,980 MAD
Master's Degree +39%
130,400 MAD

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 Western Sahara is around 51,900 to 156,000 MAD 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.

Construction Project Engineer 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 Western Sahara, a male construction project engineer will earn an average of 119,900 MAD, while a female construction project engineer will earn around 111,240 MAD.

This means that a male construction project engineer earns approximately 8% more than a female construction project engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Western Sahara

Male
119,900 MAD
Female -8%
111,240 MAD

Construction Project Engineer Average Pay Raise in Western Sahara

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 Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara is around 6% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Western Sahara 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 = ( 6 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Western Sahara for 2024

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

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

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Construction Project Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Western Sahara

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 Construction Project Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

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 Western Sahara earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
128,900 MAD
Private Sector -12%
115,080 MAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Project Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Project Engineer in Western Sahara.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 45,260 MAD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 41,700 MAD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 60,020 MAD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 31,040 MAD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 51,340 MAD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 176,800 MAD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 47,720 MAD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 38,620 MAD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 MAD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 39,560 MAD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 47,120 MAD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 118,520 MAD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 55,840 MAD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 MAD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 45,260 MAD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 88,020 MAD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 45,580 MAD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 64,560 MAD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 72,540 MAD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 99,340 MAD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 212,500 MAD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 38,340 MAD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 222,300 MAD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MAD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,100 MAD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MAD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MAD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 207,700 MAD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 112,600 MAD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MAD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 72,540 MAD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 78,940 MAD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 112,600 MAD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 41,180 MAD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 50,180 MAD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 47,720 MAD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 39,560 MAD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 MAD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 41,900 MAD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 41,900 MAD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 36,700 MAD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 35,340 MAD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 41,560 MAD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 MAD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MAD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 48,560 MAD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 85,760 MAD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 58,440 MAD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 50,020 MAD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 119,900 MAD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 38,340 MAD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 71,660 MAD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 43,760 MAD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 64,620 MAD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 33,440 MAD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 36,720 MAD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 39,080 MAD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 36,720 MAD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 MAD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 47,720 MAD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 53,380 MAD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MAD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 MAD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 39,800 MAD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 MAD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 52,460 MAD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 MAD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 MAD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 63,380 MAD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 60,020 MAD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 35,340 MAD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 39,960 MAD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 MAD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 MAD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 MAD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 45,580 MAD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 91,660 MAD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MAD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 69,240 MAD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 72,540 MAD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 MAD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 MAD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 35,520 MAD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 MAD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 102,620 MAD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 181,600 MAD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 56,880 MAD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 MAD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 45,060 MAD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 MAD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MAD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 MAD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 36,580 MAD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MAD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 31,040 MAD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 45,260 MAD

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