Average Construction Worker Salary in Myanmar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Worker salary for 2024 in Myanmar 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 Burmese kyat. To keep things simple, we are using the MMK currency code instead of the currency symbol Ks.

How Much Does a Construction Worker Make in Myanmar?

A Construction Worker working in Myanmar will typically earn around 1,846,200 MMK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 885,000 MMK to the highest average salary of 2,902,500 MMK.

Average Annual Salary
1,846,200 MMK
Average Monthly Salary
153,850 MMK

Lowest Annual Salary
885,000 MMK
Lowest Monthly Salary
73,750 MMK

Highest Annual Salary
2,902,500 MMK
Highest Monthly Salary
241,875 MMK

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

Construction Worker 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 Worker Salaries in Myanmar

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Worker can earn between 885,000 MMK and 2,902,500 MMK on average in Myanmar. 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 Worker in Myanmar is 1,921,500 MMK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,921,500 MMK, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,921,500 MMK.

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 Worker salary in Myanmar, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,259,300 MMK while 75% of the population earn more than 1,259,300 MMK.

75% of the population earn less than 2,508,300 MMK, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,508,300 MMK.

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 Worker Salary by Experience Level in Myanmar

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 worker 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 Worker in Myanmar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,038,700 MMK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Worker salary would increase to 1,476,700 MMK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Worker, the average salary would be 1,930,500 MMK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,374,400 MMK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Worker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,533,800 MMK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Worker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,773,700 MMK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,038,700 MMK
2-5 Years +42%
1,476,700 MMK
5-10 Years +31%
1,930,500 MMK
10-15 Years +23%
2,374,400 MMK
15-20 Years +6%
2,533,800 MMK
20+ Years +10%
2,773,700 MMK

Construction Worker Salary by Education Level in Myanmar

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

  • High School. A Construction Worker in Myanmar with a high school education can earn an average salary of 1,283,600 MMK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Worker in Myanmar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,896,700 MMK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Worker in Myanmar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,543,000 MMK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
1,283,600 MMK
Certificate or Diploma +47%
1,896,700 MMK
Bachelor's Degree +34%
2,543,000 MMK

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 Myanmar is around 2,720,000 to 8,170,000 MMK 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 Worker 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 Myanmar, a male construction worker will earn an average of 1,967,000 MMK, while a female construction worker will earn around 1,800,200 MMK.

This means that a male construction worker earns approximately 9% more than a female construction worker for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Myanmar

Male
1,967,000 MMK
Female -9%
1,800,200 MMK

Construction Worker Average Pay Raise in Myanmar

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 Worker in Myanmar is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Myanmar is around 8% every 18 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 = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Worker in Myanmar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Myanmar for 2024

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

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

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Construction Worker Bonus and Incentive Rates in Myanmar

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 Worker is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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

Public Sector
6,922,100 MMK
Private Sector -12%
6,179,700 MMK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Worker

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 2,617,900 MMK
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 2,026,800 MMK
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 3,144,700 MMK
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 1,703,200 MMK
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 2,617,900 MMK
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,239,600 MMK
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,460,900 MMK
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 2,086,500 MMK
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,689,800 MMK
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 MMK
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 2,485,800 MMK
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,833,500 MMK
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,976,900 MMK
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 1,930,500 MMK
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,662,900 MMK
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,822,700 MMK
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,339,200 MMK
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 3,539,100 MMK
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,733,300 MMK
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,326,200 MMK
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 11,184,400 MMK
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 MMK
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 11,267,200 MMK
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,669,400 MMK
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,362,500 MMK
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 6,241,000 MMK
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,975,000 MMK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,224,200 MMK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,956,400 MMK
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 5,735,900 MMK
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,305,400 MMK
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 3,733,300 MMK
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 3,840,400 MMK
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 5,857,100 MMK
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,281,800 MMK
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,653,700 MMK
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 2,401,300 MMK
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,254,400 MMK
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,136,200 MMK
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,184,900 MMK
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 1,942,700 MMK
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,765,300 MMK
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 2,230,100 MMK
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 2,197,700 MMK
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 6,480,800 MMK
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,724,700 MMK
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 4,235,500 MMK
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 3,156,400 MMK
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 2,617,900 MMK
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 6,420,700 MMK
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,136,200 MMK
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 3,781,400 MMK
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 2,435,600 MMK
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,421,600 MMK
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 MMK
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 1,882,700 MMK
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 MMK
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 MMK
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 1,825,000 MMK
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 2,519,500 MMK
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,831,100 MMK
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,020,500 MMK
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,777,700 MMK
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 MMK
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 MMK
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 2,819,600 MMK
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 MMK
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,788,300 MMK
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 3,205,100 MMK
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 3,144,700 MMK
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 1,800,200 MMK
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 MMK
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 1,751,700 MMK
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 MMK
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 MMK
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 2,304,300 MMK
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 5,267,700 MMK
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,093,500 MMK
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,863,700 MMK
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 3,970,700 MMK
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,788,300 MMK
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 2,076,600 MMK
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,811,000 MMK
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 2,100,900 MMK
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,161,100 MMK
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 9,493,400 MMK
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 3,047,800 MMK
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 2,266,400 MMK
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 2,411,500 MMK
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,533,800 MMK
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,820,700 MMK
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,015,600 MMK
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,870,400 MMK
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,862,900 MMK
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 MMK
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 2,352,500 MMK

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Yangon 1,955,300 MMK

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