Average Construction Superintendent Salary in Maldives for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Superintendent salary for 2026 in Maldives 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 Maldivian rufiyaa. To keep things simple, we are using the MVR currency code instead of the currency symbol .

How Much Does a Construction Superintendent Make in Maldives?

A Construction Superintendent working in Maldives will typically earn around 146,200 MVR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 67,800 MVR to the highest average salary of 227,600 MVR.

Average Annual Salary146,200 MVR
Average Monthly Salary12,183 MVR
Average Lowest Salary67,800 MVR
Lowest Monthly Salary5,650 MVR
Average Highest Salary227,600 MVR
Highest Monthly Salary18,966 MVR

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

Construction Superintendent 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 Superintendent Salaries in Maldives

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Superintendent can earn between 67,800 MVR and 227,600 MVR on average in Maldives. 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 Superintendent in Maldives is 152,100 MVR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 152,100 MVR, and 50% of the population earn more than 152,100 MVR.

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 Superintendent salary in Maldives, 25% of the population are earning less than 98,540 MVR while 75% of the population earn more than 98,540 MVR.

75% of the population earn less than 195,200 MVR, and 25% of the population earn more than 195,200 MVR.

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 Superintendent Salary by Experience Level in Maldives

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 Superintendent 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 Superintendent in Maldives that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 81,880 MVR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Superintendent salary would increase to 116,540 MVR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, the average salary would be 152,000 MVR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 187,300 MVR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Superintendent with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 197,600 MVR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Superintendent with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 216,800 MVR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
81,880 MVR
2-5 Years+42%
116,540 MVR
5-10 Years+31%
152,000 MVR
10-15 Years+23%
187,300 MVR
15-20 Years+6%
197,600 MVR
20+ Years+10%
216,800 MVR

Construction Superintendent Salary by Education Level in Maldives

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 Superintendent in Maldives 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 Construction Superintendent in Maldives with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 108,300 MVR.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Superintendent in Maldives with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 207,700 MVR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma-
108,300 MVR
Bachelor's Degree+90%
207,700 MVR

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 Maldives is around 95,600 to 287,000 MVR 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 Superintendent 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 Maldives, a male construction superintendent will earn an average of 152,000 MVR, while a female construction superintendent will earn around 142,300 MVR.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Maldives

Male-
152,000 MVR
Female-7%
142,300 MVR

Construction Superintendent Average Pay Raise in Maldives

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 Superintendent in Maldives is around 4% every 31 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Maldives 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 ÷ 31 ) × 12  = 2%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Maldives for 2026

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

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

Banking-
5%
Energy-
1%
Information Technology-
6%
Healthcare-
2%
Travel-
7%
Construction-
3%
Education-
8%

Construction Superintendent Bonus and Incentive Rates in Maldives

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 Superintendent is a low bonus based job, with 13% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

87% 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-
13%
No Bonus-
87%

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 Maldives earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
237,400 MVR
Private Sector-8%
218,900 MVR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Superintendent

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Superintendent in Maldives.

Job TitleCategorySalary
AdjudicatorConstruction / Building / Installation88,580 MVR
AssemblerConstruction / Building / Installation77,380 MVR
Boat Builder and ShipwrightConstruction / Building / Installation106,760 MVR
BricklayerConstruction / Building / Installation61,580 MVR
Building AdministratorConstruction / Building / Installation99,460 MVR
Building Contracts ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation332,500 MVR
Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation91,580 MVR
Building MonitorConstruction / Building / Installation77,400 MVR
Building Sales ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation322,600 MVR
CabinetmakerConstruction / Building / Installation77,400 MVR
CarpenterConstruction / Building / Installation86,740 MVR
Civil EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation222,300 MVR
Civil TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation106,980 MVR
ConcreterConstruction / Building / Installation65,940 MVR
Construction AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation85,440 MVR
Construction CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation125,700 MVR
Construction EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation130,400 MVR
Construction Field EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation185,100 MVR
Construction General ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation392,300 MVR
Construction Inventory OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation71,280 MVR
Construction ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation392,300 MVR
Construction Operations ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation375,200 MVR
Construction Project Controls ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation286,400 MVR
Construction Project CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation231,000 MVR
Construction Project EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation214,000 MVR
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation385,300 MVR
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation386,400 MVR
Construction Project PlannerConstruction / Building / Installation197,600 MVR
Construction Quality Control ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation281,500 MVR
Construction Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation138,200 MVR
Construction SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation217,900 MVR
Construction Technical AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation83,060 MVR
Construction Technical OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation92,880 MVR
Construction Technical WriterConstruction / Building / Installation87,040 MVR
Construction TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation78,480 MVR
Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation66,820 MVR
Construction and Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation94,400 MVR
Construction and Maintenance ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation172,200 MVR
Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation77,120 MVR
Crane and Tower OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation79,260 MVR
Diesel MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation74,620 MVR
DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation66,260 MVR
Drywall InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation81,880 MVR
Electrical DraftsmanConstruction / Building / Installation76,280 MVR
Electrical Engineering SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation239,000 MVR
Electrical Engineering TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation95,620 MVR
Electrical SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation158,700 MVR
ElectricianConstruction / Building / Installation115,560 MVR
Elevator Installer and RepairerConstruction / Building / Installation92,400 MVR
EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation228,500 MVR
Excavator OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation77,340 MVR
Field InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation137,400 MVR
Floor FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation83,200 MVR
Floor ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation125,700 MVR
ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation62,860 MVR
Frame and Truss DetailerConstruction / Building / Installation66,440 MVR
Furniture FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation71,700 MVR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation66,100 MVR
HandymanConstruction / Building / Installation64,560 MVR
Health and Safety CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation91,520 MVR
Health and Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation103,820 MVR
Installation ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation253,400 MVR
InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation66,440 MVR
Insulation InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation76,440 MVR
LabourerConstruction / Building / Installation57,800 MVR
Land SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation98,120 MVR
Lift TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation71,020 MVR
Maintenance ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation63,500 MVR
Material TesterConstruction / Building / Installation115,740 MVR
Model MakerConstruction / Building / Installation106,760 MVR
Order PickerConstruction / Building / Installation64,180 MVR
PainterConstruction / Building / Installation69,240 MVR
Pipe LayerConstruction / Building / Installation61,400 MVR
Pipe WelderConstruction / Building / Installation57,620 MVR
PipefitterConstruction / Building / Installation62,420 MVR
PlumberConstruction / Building / Installation85,460 MVR
Property CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation190,500 MVR
Purchasing ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation272,800 MVR
Quantity EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation143,200 MVR
Quantity SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation136,200 MVR
Roof Slater and TilerConstruction / Building / Installation66,440 MVR
Sheet Metal MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation74,380 MVR
Sheet Metal WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation64,560 MVR
Site ClerkConstruction / Building / Installation74,540 MVR
Site LeaderConstruction / Building / Installation357,700 MVR
Site engineerConstruction / Building / Installation185,100 MVR
Stock ControllerConstruction / Building / Installation108,340 MVR
Structural Steel Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation80,580 MVR
Technical DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation87,640 MVR
Tender ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation314,500 MVR
Tendering ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation330,700 MVR
Tower Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation72,380 MVR
Wall and Floor TilerConstruction / Building / Installation70,700 MVR
Warehouse ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation232,400 MVR
WelderConstruction / Building / Installation62,420 MVR
Welding SuperintendentConstruction / Building / Installation88,600 MVR

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