Average Construction Technical Writer Salary in Cameroon for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Technical Writer salary for 2024 in Cameroon 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 Central African CFA franc. To keep things simple, we are using the XAF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr.

How Much Does a Construction Technical Writer Make in Cameroon?

A Construction Technical Writer working in Cameroon will typically earn around 1,990,300 XAF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 938,100 XAF to the highest average salary of 3,156,400 XAF.

Average Annual Salary
1,990,300 XAF
Average Monthly Salary
165,858 XAF

Lowest Annual Salary
938,100 XAF
Lowest Monthly Salary
78,175 XAF

Highest Annual Salary
3,156,400 XAF
Highest Monthly Salary
263,033 XAF

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

Construction Technical Writer 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 Technical Writer Salaries in Cameroon

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Technical Writer can earn between 938,100 XAF and 3,156,400 XAF on average in Cameroon. 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 Technical Writer in Cameroon is 2,110,600 XAF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,110,600 XAF, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,110,600 XAF.

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 Technical Writer salary in Cameroon, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,369,700 XAF while 75% of the population earn more than 1,369,700 XAF.

75% of the population earn less than 2,794,600 XAF, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,794,600 XAF.

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 Technical Writer Salary by Experience Level in Cameroon

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 technical writer 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 Technical Writer in Cameroon that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,079,600 XAF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Technical Writer salary would increase to 1,487,200 XAF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Technical Writer, the average salary would be 2,124,400 XAF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,593,900 XAF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Technical Writer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,734,500 XAF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Technical Writer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,976,900 XAF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,079,600 XAF
2-5 Years +38%
1,487,200 XAF
5-10 Years +42%
2,124,400 XAF
10-15 Years +22%
2,593,900 XAF
15-20 Years +6%
2,734,500 XAF
20+ Years +9%
2,976,900 XAF

Construction Technical Writer Salary by Education Level in Cameroon

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 Technical Writer in Cameroon 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 Technical Writer in Cameroon with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,357,900 XAF.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Technical Writer in Cameroon with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,593,900 XAF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
1,357,900 XAF
Bachelor's Degree +91%
2,593,900 XAF

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 Cameroon is around 2,300,000 to 6,900,000 XAF 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 Technical Writer 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 Cameroon, a male construction technical writer will earn an average of 2,161,200 XAF, while a female construction technical writer will earn around 1,870,400 XAF.

This means that a male construction technical writer earns approximately 16% more than a female construction technical writer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Cameroon

Male
2,161,200 XAF
Female -16%
1,870,400 XAF

Construction Technical Writer Average Pay Raise in Cameroon

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 Technical Writer in Cameroon is around 4% every 30 months.

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

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Cameroon for 2024

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

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%

Construction Technical Writer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cameroon

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 Technical Writer 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 Cameroon earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
5,735,900 XAF
Private Sector -11%
5,183,700 XAF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Technical Writer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Technical Writer in Cameroon.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 2,100,900 XAF
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 XAF
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 2,734,500 XAF
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 1,464,200 XAF
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 2,339,200 XAF
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,606,200 XAF
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,146,100 XAF
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 1,777,700 XAF
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,321,700 XAF
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 1,788,300 XAF
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 2,065,400 XAF
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,305,100 XAF
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,698,900 XAF
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 1,570,900 XAF
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,304,300 XAF
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,996,300 XAF
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,086,500 XAF
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 3,118,900 XAF
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,253,900 XAF
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 4,739,800 XAF
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,442,200 XAF
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,703,200 XAF
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,695,200 XAF
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,154,500 XAF
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,224,700 XAF
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 5,183,700 XAF
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,267,700 XAF
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,701,100 XAF
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,538,800 XAF
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 4,786,100 XAF
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,211,600 XAF
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 3,421,600 XAF
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 3,444,200 XAF
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 4,931,400 XAF
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 XAF
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,281,800 XAF
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,811,000 XAF
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,560,800 XAF
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,896,700 XAF
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,765,300 XAF
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 1,632,100 XAF
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,500,800 XAF
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,882,700 XAF
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,908,800 XAF
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 5,963,300 XAF
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,352,500 XAF
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 3,577,600 XAF
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 2,605,500 XAF
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 2,362,300 XAF
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,232,400 XAF
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 XAF
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 3,217,900 XAF
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 1,942,700 XAF
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,878,300 XAF
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,510,400 XAF
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 XAF
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 1,825,000 XAF
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 XAF
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 XAF
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 2,161,200 XAF
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,566,100 XAF
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 5,975,000 XAF
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,621,400 XAF
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,835,700 XAF
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 1,417,600 XAF
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 2,374,400 XAF
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,751,700 XAF
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,583,700 XAF
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 2,579,200 XAF
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 2,734,500 XAF
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 XAF
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 1,632,100 XAF
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 1,450,700 XAF
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,405,700 XAF
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 1,500,800 XAF
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 XAF
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 4,558,700 XAF
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,118,800 XAF
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,359,900 XAF
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 3,385,800 XAF
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,510,400 XAF
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 XAF
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 XAF
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 1,777,700 XAF
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 4,703,900 XAF
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 7,957,900 XAF
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 2,688,800 XAF
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,846,200 XAF
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 2,065,400 XAF
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,596,200 XAF
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,271,300 XAF
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,716,600 XAF
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 XAF
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,048,900 XAF
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,464,200 XAF
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 2,110,600 XAF

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Douala 2,197,700 XAF
Yaounde 2,173,000 XAF

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