Average Dragline Operator Salary in Eritrea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Dragline Operator salary for 2024 in Eritrea 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 Eritrean nakfa. To keep things simple, we are using the ERN currency code instead of the currency symbol Nfk.

How Much Does a Dragline Operator Make in Eritrea?

A Dragline Operator working in Eritrea will typically earn around 34,540 ERN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 16,140 ERN to the highest average salary of 51,340 ERN.

Average Annual Salary
34,540 ERN
Average Monthly Salary
2,878 ERN

Lowest Annual Salary
16,140 ERN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,345 ERN

Highest Annual Salary
51,340 ERN
Highest Monthly Salary
4,278 ERN

These are average salaries for a Dragline Operator in Eritrea 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 Eritrea

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Dragline Operator can earn between 16,140 ERN and 51,340 ERN on average in Eritrea. 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 Eritrea is 31,520 ERN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 31,520 ERN, and 50% of the population earn more than 31,520 ERN.

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 Eritrea, 25% of the population are earning less than 20,760 ERN while 75% of the population earn more than 20,760 ERN.

75% of the population earn less than 41,660 ERN, and 25% of the population earn more than 41,660 ERN.

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 Eritrea

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 Eritrea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 21,540 ERN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Dragline Operator salary would increase to 26,780 ERN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Dragline Operator, the average salary would be 35,520 ERN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 42,040 ERN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Dragline Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 45,000 ERN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Dragline Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 49,700 ERN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
21,540 ERN
2-5 Years +34%
26,780 ERN
5-10 Years +30%
35,520 ERN
10-15 Years +21%
42,040 ERN
15-20 Years +9%
45,000 ERN
20+ Years +5%
49,700 ERN

Dragline Operator Salary by Education Level in Eritrea

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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea with a high school education can earn an average salary of 23,700 ERN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Dragline Operator in Eritrea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 42,040 ERN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
23,700 ERN
Certificate or Diploma +68%
42,040 ERN

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 Eritrea is around 34,200 to 103,000 ERN 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 Eritrea, a male dragline operator will earn an average of 37,620 ERN, while a female dragline operator will earn around 31,520 ERN.

This means that a male dragline operator earns approximately 19% more than a female dragline operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Eritrea

Male
37,620 ERN
Female -19%
31,520 ERN

Dragline Operator Average Pay Raise in Eritrea

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 Eritrea is around 7% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Eritrea 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 Eritrea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Eritrea for 2024

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

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%

Dragline Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Eritrea

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 Eritrea earn approximately 24% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
90,540 ERN
Private Sector -24%
72,740 ERN

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 Eritrea.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,900 ERN
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,940 ERN
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,520 ERN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,540 ERN
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,380 ERN
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,460 ERN
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,180 ERN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,960 ERN
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,400 ERN
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,020 ERN
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,840 ERN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,240 ERN
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 30,700 ERN
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,460 ERN
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 25,720 ERN
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,540 ERN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 ERN
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 109,460 ERN
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,820 ERN
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,400 ERN
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 ERN
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,140 ERN
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,700 ERN
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,720 ERN
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,720 ERN
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,100 ERN
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 134,600 ERN
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,480 ERN
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,040 ERN
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,020 ERN
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,740 ERN
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,340 ERN
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,040 ERN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,860 ERN
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 108,800 ERN
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 ERN
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,000 ERN
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 ERN
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,300 ERN
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,120 ERN
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,800 ERN
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,940 ERN
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,240 ERN
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,180 ERN
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,820 ERN
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,820 ERN
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,960 ERN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,200 ERN
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,260 ERN
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,360 ERN
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,720 ERN
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,120 ERN
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,420 ERN
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,380 ERN
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,580 ERN
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,760 ERN
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,620 ERN
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,700 ERN
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,500 ERN
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,800 ERN
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 76,440 ERN
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,600 ERN
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 36,720 ERN
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 90,620 ERN
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 26,780 ERN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,800 ERN
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 ERN
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,560 ERN
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,340 ERN
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 29,840 ERN
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,820 ERN
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,800 ERN
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,440 ERN
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 33,120 ERN
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,880 ERN
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,900 ERN
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,560 ERN
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,260 ERN
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,080 ERN
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,580 ERN
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,860 ERN
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,760 ERN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,240 ERN
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,180 ERN
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,700 ERN
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 ERN
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,140 ERN
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 27,560 ERN
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,800 ERN
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,200 ERN

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