Average Department Head Salary in Bangladesh for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Department Head salary for 2024 in Bangladesh 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 Bangladeshi taka. To keep things simple, we are using the BDT currency code instead of the currency symbol ৳.

How Much Does a Department Head Make in Bangladesh?

A Department Head working in Bangladesh will typically earn around 457,300 BDT per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 209,700 BDT to the highest average salary of 727,400 BDT.

Average Annual Salary
457,300 BDT
Average Monthly Salary
38,108 BDT

Lowest Annual Salary
209,700 BDT
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,475 BDT

Highest Annual Salary
727,400 BDT
Highest Monthly Salary
60,616 BDT

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

Department Head 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 Department Head Salaries in Bangladesh

So we've looked at the average salaries a Department Head will earn in Bangladesh. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Department Head can earn between 209,700 BDT and 727,400 BDT on average in Bangladesh. 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 Department Head in Bangladesh is 493,000 BDT. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 493,000 BDT, and 50% of the population earn more than 493,000 BDT.

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 Department Head salary in Bangladesh, 25% of the population are earning less than 315,900 BDT while 75% of the population earn more than 315,900 BDT.

75% of the population earn less than 658,300 BDT, and 25% of the population earn more than 658,300 BDT.

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.

Department Head Salary by Experience Level in Bangladesh

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 department head 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 Department Head in Bangladesh that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 238,900 BDT.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Department Head salary would increase to 318,800 BDT.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Department Head, the average salary would be 471,700 BDT.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 573,500 BDT.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Department Head with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 625,000 BDT.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Department Head with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 677,100 BDT.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
238,900 BDT
2-5 Years +34%
318,800 BDT
5-10 Years +48%
471,700 BDT
10-15 Years +22%
573,500 BDT
15-20 Years +9%
625,000 BDT
20+ Years +8%
677,100 BDT

Department Head Salary by Education Level in Bangladesh

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 Department Head in Bangladesh 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 Department Head in Bangladesh with a high school education can earn an average salary of 294,700 BDT.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Department Head in Bangladesh with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 345,100 BDT.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Department Head in Bangladesh with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 498,000 BDT.

  • Master's Degree. A Department Head in Bangladesh with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 653,200 BDT.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
294,700 BDT
Certificate or Diploma +18%
345,100 BDT
Bachelor's Degree +45%
498,000 BDT
Master's Degree +31%
653,200 BDT

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 Bangladesh is around 130,000 to 390,000 BDT 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.

Department Head 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 Bangladesh, a male department head will earn an average of 500,100 BDT, while a female department head will earn around 414,000 BDT.

This means that a male department head earns approximately 21% more than a female department head for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bangladesh

Male
500,100 BDT
Female -21%
414,000 BDT

Department Head Average Pay Raise in Bangladesh

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 Department Head in Bangladesh is around 10% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bangladesh 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 = ( 10 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Department Head in Bangladesh can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bangladesh for 2024

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

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

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

Department Head Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bangladesh

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 Department Head is a moderate bonus based job, with 67% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

33% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
67%
No Bonus
33%

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 Bangladesh earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
345,700 BDT
Private Sector -25%
277,400 BDT

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Department Head

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Department Head in Bangladesh.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 283,700 BDT
Account Director Executive and Management 361,500 BDT
Account Executive Executive and Management 351,900 BDT
Account Manager Executive and Management 335,100 BDT
Administration Manager Executive and Management 345,700 BDT
Administration Officer Executive and Management 189,300 BDT
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 301,800 BDT
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 148,300 BDT
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 148,300 BDT
Area Director Executive and Management 341,900 BDT
Area Manager Executive and Management 341,900 BDT
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 382,600 BDT
Assistant Director Executive and Management 384,200 BDT
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 392,300 BDT
Assistant Manager Executive and Management 404,600 BDT
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 455,400 BDT
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 401,300 BDT
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 378,300 BDT
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 325,600 BDT
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 340,400 BDT
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 406,300 BDT
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 362,200 BDT
Associate Director Executive and Management 378,300 BDT
Bid Manager Executive and Management 433,800 BDT
Branch Manager Executive and Management 409,000 BDT
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 445,100 BDT
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 390,000 BDT
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 371,100 BDT
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 399,900 BDT
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 221,500 BDT
Catering Manager Executive and Management 378,800 BDT
CEO Executive and Management 692,500 BDT
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 704,300 BDT
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 471,700 BDT
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 543,200 BDT
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 572,200 BDT
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 727,100 BDT
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 633,300 BDT
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 522,700 BDT
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 332,100 BDT
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 556,000 BDT
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 453,200 BDT
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 437,900 BDT
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 377,200 BDT
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 464,900 BDT
Commercial Director Executive and Management 504,400 BDT
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 420,800 BDT
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 384,200 BDT
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 314,500 BDT
COO Executive and Management 528,500 BDT
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 440,200 BDT
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 491,000 BDT
Corporate Director Executive and Management 475,700 BDT
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 325,800 BDT
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 330,900 BDT
Country Manager Executive and Management 563,000 BDT
Department Manager Executive and Management 420,100 BDT
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 369,900 BDT
Deputy Director Executive and Management 500,100 BDT
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 513,300 BDT
Director Executive and Management 559,000 BDT
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 478,100 BDT
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 437,300 BDT
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 480,300 BDT
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 407,100 BDT
Director of Operations Executive and Management 478,100 BDT
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 365,400 BDT
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 454,900 BDT
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 478,000 BDT
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 451,000 BDT
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 448,500 BDT
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 489,600 BDT
Division Manager Executive and Management 420,100 BDT
Duty Manager Executive and Management 394,800 BDT
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 499,300 BDT
Executive Director Executive and Management 713,900 BDT
Executive Manager Executive and Management 605,700 BDT
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 590,200 BDT
General Manager Executive and Management 574,200 BDT
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 487,600 BDT
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 340,400 BDT
Head of Investment Executive and Management 480,300 BDT
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 464,900 BDT
Head of Projects Executive and Management 459,300 BDT
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 537,300 BDT
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 444,300 BDT
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 417,200 BDT
Housing Manager Executive and Management 390,000 BDT
HSE Manager Executive and Management 414,000 BDT
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 417,100 BDT
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 478,000 BDT
Location Manager Executive and Management 450,300 BDT
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 363,000 BDT
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 369,900 BDT
Management Consultant Executive and Management 396,300 BDT
Management Executive Executive and Management 498,000 BDT
Manager Executive and Management 485,200 BDT
Managing Director Executive and Management 555,800 BDT
MIS Executive Executive and Management 487,600 BDT
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 522,700 BDT
Operational Manager Executive and Management 518,900 BDT
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 404,600 BDT
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 348,300 BDT
Operations Director Executive and Management 531,700 BDT
Operations Executive Executive and Management 529,600 BDT
Operations Manager Executive and Management 552,400 BDT
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 459,300 BDT
Planning Director Executive and Management 498,000 BDT
PMO Manager Executive and Management 467,100 BDT
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 397,900 BDT
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 404,600 BDT
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 489,500 BDT
Product Executive Executive and Management 430,500 BDT
Production Executive Executive and Management 483,800 BDT
Production Manager Executive and Management 472,000 BDT
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 394,800 BDT
Program Director Executive and Management 485,300 BDT
Program Manager Executive and Management 504,500 BDT
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 335,800 BDT
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 480,600 BDT
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 312,400 BDT
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 348,300 BDT
Project Manager Executive and Management 366,200 BDT
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 399,900 BDT
Quality Manager Executive and Management 401,300 BDT
R/D Director Executive and Management 447,300 BDT
Regional Director Executive and Management 629,800 BDT
Regional Manager Executive and Management 489,500 BDT
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 464,400 BDT
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 325,800 BDT
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 385,300 BDT
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 548,800 BDT
Risk Officer Executive and Management 372,600 BDT
Safety Manager Executive and Management 371,100 BDT
Section Head Executive and Management 359,900 BDT
Service Manager Executive and Management 398,300 BDT
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 292,000 BDT
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 353,600 BDT
Supervisor Executive and Management 294,700 BDT
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 504,300 BDT
Surveyor Executive and Management 340,000 BDT
Technical Director Executive and Management 442,300 BDT
Technical Manager Executive and Management 459,700 BDT
Territory Manager Executive and Management 478,100 BDT
Validation Manager Executive and Management 407,100 BDT
Vice President Executive and Management 583,000 BDT
Zone Manager Executive and Management 514,300 BDT

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Barisal 433,800 BDT
Bogra 433,800 BDT
Chandpur 414,000 BDT
Chittagong 487,600 BDT
Coxs Bazar 394,500 BDT
Dhaka 480,300 BDT
Jamalpur 399,900 BDT
Jessore 430,500 BDT
Khulna 460,500 BDT
Rajshahi 483,800 BDT
St. Martin 377,200 BDT
Sylhet 421,400 BDT

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