Average Dragline Operator Salary in Bhutan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Dragline Operator salary for 2024 in Bhutan 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 Bhutanese ngultrum. To keep things simple, we are using the BTN currency code instead of the currency symbol Nu..

How Much Does a Dragline Operator Make in Bhutan?

A Dragline Operator working in Bhutan will typically earn around 189,300 BTN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 95,980 BTN to the highest average salary of 286,400 BTN.

Average Annual Salary
189,300 BTN
Average Monthly Salary
15,775 BTN

Lowest Annual Salary
95,980 BTN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,998 BTN

Highest Annual Salary
286,400 BTN
Highest Monthly Salary
23,866 BTN

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

Dragline Operator 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 Dragline Operator Salaries in Bhutan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Dragline Operator will earn in Bhutan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Dragline Operator can earn between 95,980 BTN and 286,400 BTN on average in Bhutan. 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 Dragline Operator in Bhutan is 180,500 BTN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 180,500 BTN, and 50% of the population earn more than 180,500 BTN.

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 Dragline Operator salary in Bhutan, 25% of the population are earning less than 124,400 BTN while 75% of the population earn more than 124,400 BTN.

75% of the population earn less than 225,700 BTN, and 25% of the population earn more than 225,700 BTN.

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.

Dragline Operator Salary by Experience Level in Bhutan

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 dragline operator 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 Dragline Operator in Bhutan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 111,700 BTN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Dragline Operator salary would increase to 150,000 BTN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Dragline Operator, the average salary would be 191,600 BTN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 233,600 BTN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Dragline Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 258,400 BTN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Dragline Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 271,300 BTN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
111,700 BTN
2-5 Years +34%
150,000 BTN
5-10 Years +30%
191,600 BTN
10-15 Years +21%
233,600 BTN
15-20 Years +9%
258,400 BTN
20+ Years +5%
271,300 BTN

Dragline Operator Salary by Education Level in Bhutan

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 Dragline Operator in Bhutan 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 Dragline Operator in Bhutan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 138,200 BTN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Dragline Operator in Bhutan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 233,600 BTN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
138,200 BTN
Certificate or Diploma +68%
233,600 BTN

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 Bhutan is around 186,000 to 559,000 BTN 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.

Dragline Operator 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 Bhutan, a male dragline operator will earn an average of 197,600 BTN, while a female dragline operator will earn around 180,500 BTN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bhutan

Male
197,600 BTN
Female -9%
180,500 BTN

Dragline Operator Average Pay Raise in Bhutan

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 Dragline Operator in Bhutan is around 7% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bhutan 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 = ( 7 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Dragline Operator in Bhutan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bhutan for 2024

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

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

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Dragline Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bhutan

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 Dragline Operator is a low bonus based job, with 9% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

91% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
9%
No Bonus
91%

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 Bhutan earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
478,000 BTN
Private Sector -11%
431,300 BTN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Dragline Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Dragline Operator in Bhutan.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 384,200 BTN
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 445,100 BTN
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,500 BTN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 168,100 BTN
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 204,000 BTN
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 600,000 BTN
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 340,400 BTN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 437,300 BTN
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 378,300 BTN
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,700 BTN
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 421,400 BTN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 428,400 BTN
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,400 BTN
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 581,300 BTN
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 BTN
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,600 BTN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 931,700 BTN
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 625,000 BTN
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 592,600 BTN
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 537,300 BTN
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 721,600 BTN
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,000 BTN
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 485,200 BTN
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 524,700 BTN
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 341,900 BTN
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 714,600 BTN
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 746,600 BTN
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 483,800 BTN
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 403,100 BTN
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 442,300 BTN
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 216,800 BTN
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,100 BTN
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,500 BTN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 340,400 BTN
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 618,800 BTN
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 748,600 BTN
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 765,100 BTN
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 718,000 BTN
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,300 BTN
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 430,000 BTN
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 243,000 BTN
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 315,700 BTN
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 283,400 BTN
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 369,900 BTN
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 340,400 BTN
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 335,800 BTN
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 519,300 BTN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 362,200 BTN
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 415,900 BTN
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 376,800 BTN
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,000 BTN
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 413,900 BTN
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 460,500 BTN
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 378,300 BTN
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 294,700 BTN
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 475,700 BTN
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 359,900 BTN
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 394,800 BTN
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 507,300 BTN
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 565,100 BTN
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 442,300 BTN
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 243,000 BTN
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 221,500 BTN
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 553,800 BTN
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 150,000 BTN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 483,400 BTN
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 731,700 BTN
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,900 BTN
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 237,400 BTN
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,500 BTN
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,200 BTN
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 838,100 BTN
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 348,300 BTN
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,500 BTN
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 421,400 BTN
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 367,900 BTN
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 498,000 BTN
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 415,900 BTN
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 273,300 BTN
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 349,300 BTN
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 597,800 BTN
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 430,500 BTN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 279,400 BTN
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,200 BTN
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 664,500 BTN
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 669,100 BTN
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 464,900 BTN
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,400 BTN
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 212,500 BTN
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 551,200 BTN

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