Average Engineering Manager Salary in North Korea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Engineering Manager salary for 2024 in North Korea 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 North Korean won. To keep things simple, we are using the KPW currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฉ.

How Much Does an Engineering Manager Make in North Korea?

An Engineering Manager working in North Korea will typically earn around 2,893,600 KPW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,391,600 KPW to the highest average salary of 4,537,100 KPW.

Average Annual Salary
2,893,600 KPW
Average Monthly Salary
241,133 KPW

Lowest Annual Salary
1,391,600 KPW
Lowest Monthly Salary
115,966 KPW

Highest Annual Salary
4,537,100 KPW
Highest Monthly Salary
378,091 KPW

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

Engineering Manager 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 Manager Salaries in North Korea

So we've looked at the average salaries an Engineering Manager will earn in North Korea. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Engineering Manager can earn between 1,391,600 KPW and 4,537,100 KPW on average in North Korea. 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 Manager in North Korea is 3,013,500 KPW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 3,013,500 KPW, and 50% of the population earn more than 3,013,500 KPW.

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 Manager salary in North Korea, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,980,600 KPW while 75% of the population earn more than 1,980,600 KPW.

75% of the population earn less than 3,925,200 KPW, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,925,200 KPW.

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 Manager Salary by Experience Level in North Korea

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 manager 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 Manager in North Korea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,621,400 KPW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Engineering Manager salary would increase to 2,304,300 KPW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Engineering Manager, the average salary would be 3,023,200 KPW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 3,718,600 KPW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Engineering Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 3,959,700 KPW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Engineering Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 4,332,900 KPW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,621,400 KPW
2-5 Years +42%
2,304,300 KPW
5-10 Years +31%
3,023,200 KPW
10-15 Years +23%
3,718,600 KPW
15-20 Years +6%
3,959,700 KPW
20+ Years +10%
4,332,900 KPW

Engineering Manager Salary by Education Level in North Korea

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 Manager in North Korea 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 Manager in North Korea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,557,100 KPW.

  • Master's Degree. An Engineering Manager in North Korea with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 3,659,400 KPW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
2,557,100 KPW
Master's Degree +43%
3,659,400 KPW

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 North Korea is around 971,000 to 2,910,000 KPW 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 Manager 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 North Korea, a male engineering manager will earn an average of 3,061,300 KPW, while a female engineering manager will earn around 2,807,200 KPW.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in North Korea

Male
3,061,300 KPW
Female -9%
2,807,200 KPW

Engineering Manager Average Pay Raise in North Korea

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 Manager in North Korea is around 7% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in North Korea 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 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Engineering Manager in North Korea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in North Korea for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Engineering Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in North Korea

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 Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 65% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

35% 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
65%
No Bonus
35%

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 North Korea earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
2,401,300 KPW
Private Sector -8%
2,230,100 KPW

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Engineering Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Engineering Manager in North Korea.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 2,065,400 KPW
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 1,703,200 KPW
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 2,254,400 KPW
Associate Engineer Engineering 1,930,500 KPW
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 1,259,300 KPW
Autocad Operator Engineering 1,380,400 KPW
Automation Engineer Engineering 2,290,300 KPW
Automation Engineer Engineering 2,362,300 KPW
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 2,026,800 KPW
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 1,882,700 KPW
BMS Engineer Engineering 1,990,300 KPW
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 1,122,900 KPW
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 2,026,800 KPW
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 2,146,100 KPW
CAD Designer Engineering 1,320,500 KPW
CAE Engineer Engineering 2,184,900 KPW
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 1,870,400 KPW
Chemical Engineer Engineering 2,197,700 KPW
Civil Drafter Engineering 1,357,900 KPW
Civil Engineer Engineering 2,146,100 KPW
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 2,197,700 KPW
Civil Technician Engineering 1,306,100 KPW
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 1,980,600 KPW
Communications Engineer Engineering 2,266,400 KPW
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 1,751,700 KPW
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 1,921,500 KPW
Contract Engineer Engineering 1,942,700 KPW
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 2,076,600 KPW
Controls Engineer Engineering 2,076,600 KPW
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 1,882,700 KPW
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 2,015,600 KPW
Design Engineer Engineering 2,161,200 KPW
Director of Engineering Engineering 4,152,200 KPW
Drafter Engineering 1,283,600 KPW
Drafting Manager Engineering 2,374,400 KPW
Drilling Engineer Engineering 2,076,600 KPW
Drilling Foreman Engineering 656,800 KPW
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 1,102,900 KPW
Electrical Engineer Engineering 2,374,400 KPW
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 3,156,400 KPW
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 2,242,500 KPW
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 1,108,500 KPW
Energy Engineer Engineering 2,184,900 KPW
Engine Assembler Engineering 919,700 KPW
Engineer Engineering 2,352,500 KPW
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 2,374,400 KPW
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 2,362,300 KPW
Engineering Consultant Engineering 2,844,200 KPW
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 3,094,100 KPW
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 1,967,000 KPW
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 3,013,500 KPW
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 3,781,400 KPW
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 2,519,500 KPW
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 2,389,200 KPW
Engineering Project Director Engineering 4,270,100 KPW
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 2,724,700 KPW
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 3,085,500 KPW
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 3,288,400 KPW
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 1,606,100 KPW
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 2,987,000 KPW
Engineering Technician Engineering 1,716,600 KPW
Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,668,900 KPW
Environmental Engineer Engineering 1,990,300 KPW
Equipment Engineer Engineering 1,882,700 KPW
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 2,759,700 KPW
Estimator Engineering 1,777,700 KPW
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 1,560,800 KPW
Fabricator Engineering 1,015,500 KPW
Facade Engineer Engineering 1,990,300 KPW
Fiber Analyst Engineering 1,212,800 KPW
Field Engineer Engineering 2,207,600 KPW
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 3,622,400 KPW
Fire Engineer Engineering 2,136,200 KPW
Fitter and Turner Engineering 691,200 KPW
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 2,593,900 KPW
Generation Engineer Engineering 2,161,200 KPW
Genetic Engineer Engineering 2,327,100 KPW
Geological Engineer Engineering 2,124,400 KPW
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 2,314,800 KPW
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 1,130,200 KPW
Highway Engineer Engineering 2,197,700 KPW
HSE Professional Engineering 1,896,700 KPW
HVAC Engineer Engineering 2,374,400 KPW
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 1,921,500 KPW
Industrial Engineer Engineering 1,967,000 KPW
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 2,065,400 KPW
Instrument Engineer Engineering 2,110,600 KPW
Instrument Technician Engineering 1,125,500 KPW
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 2,052,200 KPW
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 1,777,700 KPW
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 2,207,600 KPW
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 2,110,600 KPW
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 2,015,600 KPW
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 2,362,300 KPW
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 2,015,600 KPW
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 1,967,000 KPW
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 733,300 KPW
Maintenance Manager Engineering 2,161,200 KPW
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 2,052,200 KPW
Marine Engineer Engineering 2,173,000 KPW
Materials Engineer Engineering 2,136,200 KPW
Materials Researcher Engineering 1,990,300 KPW
Materials Technician Engineering 1,537,500 KPW
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 2,362,300 KPW
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 2,281,800 KPW
Mechanical Designer Engineering 1,870,400 KPW
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 2,352,500 KPW
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 2,844,200 KPW
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 2,086,500 KPW
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 2,339,200 KPW
Mining Engineer Engineering 2,076,600 KPW
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 2,266,400 KPW
Optical Engineer Engineering 2,136,200 KPW
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 1,130,200 KPW
PCB Assembler Engineering 785,400 KPW
Photonics Engineer Engineering 2,290,300 KPW
Photonics Technician Engineering 1,896,700 KPW
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 1,990,300 KPW
Piping Designer Engineering 1,195,600 KPW
Piping Engineer Engineering 2,038,500 KPW
Planning Engineer Engineering 2,254,400 KPW
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 996,600 KPW
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 2,207,600 KPW
Principal Engineer Engineering 2,161,200 KPW
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 2,184,900 KPW
Process Engineer Engineering 2,086,500 KPW
Process Operator Engineering 1,212,800 KPW
Product Development Engineer Engineering 2,221,600 KPW
Product Development Technician Engineering 1,583,700 KPW
Product Engineer Engineering 2,242,500 KPW
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 2,003,200 KPW
Production Engineer Engineering 2,221,600 KPW
Project Engineer Engineering 2,314,800 KPW
Proposal Manager Engineering 2,844,200 KPW
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 2,003,200 KPW
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 2,197,700 KPW
Rail Engineer Engineering 2,038,500 KPW
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 2,362,300 KPW
Robotics Engineer Engineering 2,389,200 KPW
Robotics Technician Engineering 1,751,700 KPW
Safety Engineer Engineering 2,052,200 KPW
Safety Inspector Engineering 1,583,700 KPW
Safety Manager Engineering 2,423,000 KPW
Safety Officer Engineering 1,114,700 KPW
Sales Engineer Engineering 2,374,400 KPW
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 1,942,700 KPW
Service Engineer Engineering 2,173,000 KPW
Solar Engineer Engineering 2,304,300 KPW
Staff Engineer Engineering 2,100,900 KPW
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 2,076,600 KPW
Stationary Engineer Engineering 1,980,600 KPW
Stress Engineer Engineering 1,930,500 KPW
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 2,065,400 KPW
Structural Designer Engineering 1,870,400 KPW
Structural Engineer Engineering 2,100,900 KPW
Structural Technician Engineering 1,391,600 KPW
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 2,052,200 KPW
Surveyor Engineering 1,537,500 KPW
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 1,062,500 KPW
Technical Assistant Engineering 1,102,100 KPW
Technical Engineer Engineering 1,870,400 KPW
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 1,751,700 KPW
Tender Engineer Engineering 1,967,000 KPW
Test Development Engineer Engineering 2,015,600 KPW
Test Engineer Engineering 2,065,400 KPW
Transportation Engineer Engineering 1,980,600 KPW
Validation Engineer Engineering 1,967,000 KPW
Verification Engineer Engineering 1,930,500 KPW
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 2,197,700 KPW
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 2,242,500 KPW
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 2,688,800 KPW
Work Planner Engineering 1,464,200 KPW

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