Average Ecologist Salary in Mauritius for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Ecologist salary for 2024 in Mauritius 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 Mauritian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the MUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚จ.

How Much Does an Ecologist Make in Mauritius?

An Ecologist working in Mauritius will typically earn around 861,300 MUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 406,300 MUR to the highest average salary of 1,357,900 MUR.

Average Annual Salary
861,300 MUR
Average Monthly Salary
71,775 MUR

Lowest Annual Salary
406,300 MUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
33,858 MUR

Highest Annual Salary
1,357,900 MUR
Highest Monthly Salary
113,158 MUR

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

Ecologist 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 Ecologist Salaries in Mauritius

So we've looked at the average salaries an Ecologist will earn in Mauritius. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Ecologist can earn between 406,300 MUR and 1,357,900 MUR on average in Mauritius. 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 an Ecologist in Mauritius is 913,400 MUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 913,400 MUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 913,400 MUR.

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 Ecologist salary in Mauritius, 25% of the population are earning less than 592,200 MUR while 75% of the population earn more than 592,200 MUR.

75% of the population earn less than 1,198,300 MUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,198,300 MUR.

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.

Ecologist Salary by Experience Level in Mauritius

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 ecologist 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. An Ecologist in Mauritius that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 466,900 MUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Ecologist salary would increase to 642,800 MUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Ecologist, the average salary would be 917,200 MUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,114,700 MUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Ecologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,179,800 MUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Ecologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,283,600 MUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
466,900 MUR
2-5 Years +38%
642,800 MUR
5-10 Years +42%
917,200 MUR
10-15 Years +22%
1,114,700 MUR
15-20 Years +6%
1,179,800 MUR
20+ Years +9%
1,283,600 MUR

Ecologist Salary by Education Level in Mauritius

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

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Ecologist in Mauritius with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 596,100 MUR.

  • Master's Degree. An Ecologist in Mauritius with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 918,600 MUR.

  • PhD. An Ecologist in Mauritius with a phd education can earn an average salary of 1,224,800 MUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
596,100 MUR
Master's Degree +55%
918,600 MUR
PhD +33%
1,224,800 MUR

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 Mauritius is around 232,000 to 696,000 MUR 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.

Ecologist 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 Mauritius, a male ecologist will earn an average of 899,900 MUR, while a female ecologist will earn around 828,400 MUR.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mauritius

Male
899,900 MUR
Female -9%
828,400 MUR

Ecologist Average Pay Raise in Mauritius

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 an Ecologist in Mauritius is around 8% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mauritius 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 = ( 8 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Ecologist in Mauritius can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mauritius for 2024

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

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

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Ecologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mauritius

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.

An Ecologist is a low bonus based job, with 41% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

59% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
41%
No Bonus
59%

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 Mauritius earn approximately 18% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
590,200 MUR
Private Sector -18%
502,200 MUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Ecologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Ecologist in Mauritius.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 504,500 MUR
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 696,700 MUR
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 1,057,100 MUR
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 814,500 MUR
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 683,400 MUR
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 359,900 MUR
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 1,212,800 MUR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,069,800 MUR
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 701,400 MUR
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 800,200 MUR
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 698,200 MUR
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 1,110,500 MUR
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 476,600 MUR
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 794,900 MUR
Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,175,700 MUR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 478,100 MUR
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,235,600 MUR
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 1,134,500 MUR
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 535,900 MUR
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 504,300 MUR
Chemist Science and Technical Services 1,145,100 MUR
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,030,200 MUR
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 767,000 MUR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,235,600 MUR
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 909,300 MUR
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 964,000 MUR
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 744,600 MUR
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 918,600 MUR
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,124,200 MUR
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 903,500 MUR
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 386,400 MUR
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 772,900 MUR
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 970,600 MUR
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 464,400 MUR
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 562,200 MUR
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,168,700 MUR
Geographer Science and Technical Services 620,300 MUR
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 412,000 MUR
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 396,300 MUR
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 504,300 MUR
Geologist Science and Technical Services 948,900 MUR
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 939,600 MUR
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 366,200 MUR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 917,200 MUR
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 1,172,800 MUR
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 781,200 MUR
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 816,000 MUR
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 704,300 MUR
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 602,700 MUR
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 492,400 MUR
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 847,000 MUR
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 359,900 MUR
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 816,900 MUR
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 552,400 MUR
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 340,400 MUR
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 802,400 MUR
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 958,700 MUR
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 719,100 MUR
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 802,400 MUR
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 485,200 MUR
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 483,400 MUR
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 860,300 MUR
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 942,700 MUR
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,175,700 MUR
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 836,500 MUR
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 864,700 MUR
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 1,196,900 MUR
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 735,200 MUR
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 695,400 MUR
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 706,200 MUR
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 1,134,100 MUR
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,273,300 MUR
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 964,000 MUR
Physicist Science and Technical Services 1,198,300 MUR
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 932,800 MUR
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 309,800 MUR
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 548,800 MUR
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 949,600 MUR
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 780,700 MUR
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 810,400 MUR
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 614,600 MUR
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 281,500 MUR
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 839,500 MUR
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 514,300 MUR
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 535,800 MUR
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 714,600 MUR
Scientist Science and Technical Services 849,200 MUR
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 528,500 MUR
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 340,400 MUR
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 464,900 MUR
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 896,700 MUR
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 893,500 MUR
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 707,600 MUR
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 498,500 MUR
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 376,800 MUR
Statistician Science and Technical Services 798,900 MUR
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 513,300 MUR
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 448,500 MUR
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 315,900 MUR
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 717,900 MUR
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 821,500 MUR
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 362,200 MUR
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 1,047,900 MUR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 548,800 MUR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 1,212,800 MUR
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 608,500 MUR
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 614,600 MUR
Technician Science and Technical Services 335,100 MUR
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 973,800 MUR
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 843,600 MUR

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