Average Engineering Lab Technician Salary in Botswana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Engineering Lab Technician salary for 2024 in Botswana 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 Botswana pula. To keep things simple, we are using the BWP currency code instead of the currency symbol P.

How Much Does an Engineering Lab Technician Make in Botswana?

An Engineering Lab Technician working in Botswana will typically earn around 119,900 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 57,360 BWP to the highest average salary of 192,600 BWP.

Average Annual Salary
119,900 BWP
Average Monthly Salary
9,991 BWP

Lowest Annual Salary
57,360 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,780 BWP

Highest Annual Salary
192,600 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary
16,050 BWP

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

Engineering Lab Technician 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 Engineering Lab Technician Salaries in Botswana

So we've looked at the average salaries an Engineering Lab Technician will earn in Botswana. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Engineering Lab Technician can earn between 57,360 BWP and 192,600 BWP on average in Botswana. 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 Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana is 128,900 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,900 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,900 BWP.

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 Engineering Lab Technician salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 85,460 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 85,460 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 172,200 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 172,200 BWP.

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.

Engineering Lab Technician Salary by Experience Level in Botswana

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 engineering lab technician 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 Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 63,320 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Engineering Lab Technician salary would increase to 85,940 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Engineering Lab Technician, the average salary would be 124,400 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 152,100 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Engineering Lab Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 164,200 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Engineering Lab Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 180,300 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
63,320 BWP
2-5 Years +34%
85,940 BWP
5-10 Years +48%
124,400 BWP
10-15 Years +22%
152,100 BWP
15-20 Years +9%
164,200 BWP
20+ Years +8%
180,300 BWP

Engineering Lab Technician Salary by Education Level in Botswana

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 Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana 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 Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 74,620 BWP.

  • Master's Degree. An Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 142,300 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
74,620 BWP
Master's Degree +93%
142,300 BWP

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 Botswana is around 58,700 to 176,000 BWP 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.

Engineering Lab Technician 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 Botswana, a male engineering lab technician will earn an average of 128,900 BWP, while a female engineering lab technician will earn around 111,920 BWP.

This means that a male engineering lab technician earns approximately 15% more than a female engineering lab technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male
128,900 BWP
Female -15%
111,920 BWP

Engineering Lab Technician Average Pay Raise in Botswana

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 Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Botswana 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 = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Botswana for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Engineering Lab Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Botswana

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 Engineering Lab Technician is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% 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
16%
No Bonus
84%

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 Botswana earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
148,300 BWP
Private Sector -14%
130,400 BWP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Engineering Lab Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Engineering Lab Technician in Botswana.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 99,220 BWP
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 136,200 BWP
Associate Engineer Engineering 111,920 BWP
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 77,060 BWP
Autocad Operator Engineering 80,280 BWP
Automation Engineer Engineering 128,500 BWP
Automation Engineer Engineering 137,400 BWP
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 119,860 BWP
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
BMS Engineer Engineering 123,400 BWP
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 68,360 BWP
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 123,400 BWP
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 136,100 BWP
CAD Designer Engineering 74,560 BWP
CAE Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 113,700 BWP
Chemical Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Civil Drafter Engineering 78,420 BWP
Civil Engineer Engineering 134,600 BWP
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 128,500 BWP
Civil Technician Engineering 78,940 BWP
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 119,500 BWP
Communications Engineer Engineering 139,100 BWP
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 106,740 BWP
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 123,400 BWP
Contract Engineer Engineering 127,700 BWP
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 125,700 BWP
Controls Engineer Engineering 124,400 BWP
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 108,120 BWP
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 119,860 BWP
Design Engineer Engineering 136,200 BWP
Director of Engineering Engineering 247,800 BWP
Drafter Engineering 78,260 BWP
Drafting Manager Engineering 152,100 BWP
Drilling Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Drilling Foreman Engineering 37,880 BWP
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 63,700 BWP
Electrical Engineer Engineering 138,200 BWP
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 187,300 BWP
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 138,800 BWP
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 64,720 BWP
Energy Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Engine Assembler Engineering 59,480 BWP
Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 146,200 BWP
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 151,800 BWP
Engineering Consultant Engineering 167,100 BWP
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 176,800 BWP
Engineering Manager Engineering 181,600 BWP
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 183,600 BWP
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 228,500 BWP
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 148,300 BWP
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 148,300 BWP
Engineering Project Director Engineering 253,400 BWP
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 159,400 BWP
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 169,000 BWP
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 207,700 BWP
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 97,840 BWP
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 163,800 BWP
Engineering Technician Engineering 92,680 BWP
Engineering Technologist Engineering 95,600 BWP
Environmental Engineer Engineering 123,400 BWP
Equipment Engineer Engineering 118,260 BWP
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 172,200 BWP
Estimator Engineering 107,680 BWP
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 88,600 BWP
Fabricator Engineering 60,480 BWP
Facade Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Fiber Analyst Engineering 73,020 BWP
Field Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 212,500 BWP
Fire Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Fitter and Turner Engineering 38,780 BWP
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 150,000 BWP
Generation Engineer Engineering 134,600 BWP
Genetic Engineer Engineering 134,600 BWP
Geological Engineer Engineering 124,400 BWP
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 139,100 BWP
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 68,060 BWP
Highway Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
HSE Professional Engineering 111,240 BWP
HVAC Engineer Engineering 134,600 BWP
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 119,860 BWP
Industrial Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 127,700 BWP
Instrument Engineer Engineering 117,860 BWP
Instrument Technician Engineering 72,360 BWP
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 117,860 BWP
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 105,880 BWP
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 128,500 BWP
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 127,700 BWP
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 130,400 BWP
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 113,560 BWP
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 43,080 BWP
Maintenance Manager Engineering 119,900 BWP
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
Marine Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Materials Engineer Engineering 118,380 BWP
Materials Researcher Engineering 116,180 BWP
Materials Technician Engineering 88,300 BWP
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 136,200 BWP
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 138,200 BWP
Mechanical Designer Engineering 102,960 BWP
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 130,400 BWP
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 180,300 BWP
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 125,100 BWP
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 138,800 BWP
Mining Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 134,600 BWP
Optical Engineer Engineering 119,500 BWP
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 63,320 BWP
PCB Assembler Engineering 43,800 BWP
Photonics Engineer Engineering 139,100 BWP
Photonics Technician Engineering 117,100 BWP
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Piping Designer Engineering 66,440 BWP
Piping Engineer Engineering 115,380 BWP
Planning Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 61,840 BWP
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 130,400 BWP
Principal Engineer Engineering 123,400 BWP
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 127,700 BWP
Process Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Process Operator Engineering 76,540 BWP
Product Development Engineer Engineering 136,100 BWP
Product Development Technician Engineering 95,860 BWP
Product Engineer Engineering 139,100 BWP
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 113,560 BWP
Production Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Project Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Proposal Manager Engineering 161,300 BWP
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 114,380 BWP
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 127,700 BWP
Rail Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 137,400 BWP
Robotics Engineer Engineering 151,800 BWP
Robotics Technician Engineering 102,380 BWP
Safety Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
Safety Inspector Engineering 92,680 BWP
Safety Manager Engineering 148,300 BWP
Safety Officer Engineering 63,320 BWP
Sales Engineer Engineering 136,100 BWP
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Service Engineer Engineering 137,400 BWP
Solar Engineer Engineering 128,900 BWP
Staff Engineer Engineering 119,900 BWP
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Stationary Engineer Engineering 112,420 BWP
Stress Engineer Engineering 112,600 BWP
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Structural Designer Engineering 107,380 BWP
Structural Engineer Engineering 127,700 BWP
Structural Technician Engineering 84,800 BWP
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 129,000 BWP
Surveyor Engineering 96,160 BWP
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 66,000 BWP
Technical Assistant Engineering 63,320 BWP
Technical Engineer Engineering 110,380 BWP
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 106,740 BWP
Tender Engineer Engineering 107,960 BWP
Test Development Engineer Engineering 129,000 BWP
Test Engineer Engineering 119,700 BWP
Transportation Engineer Engineering 117,520 BWP
Validation Engineer Engineering 116,740 BWP
Verification Engineer Engineering 119,860 BWP
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 125,100 BWP
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 125,700 BWP
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 172,200 BWP
Work Planner Engineering 86,760 BWP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Gaborone 139,100 BWP

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