Average Gas Distribution Plant Operator Salary in Eritrea for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Gas Distribution Plant Operator salary for 2026 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator Make in Eritrea?

A Gas Distribution Plant Operator working in Eritrea will typically earn around 58,860 ERN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 31,080 ERN to the highest average salary of 87,940 ERN.

Average Annual Salary58,860 ERN
Average Monthly Salary4,905 ERN
Average Lowest Salary31,080 ERN
Lowest Monthly Salary2,590 ERN
Average Highest Salary87,940 ERN
Highest Monthly Salary7,328 ERN

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

Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator Salaries in Eritrea

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Gas Distribution Plant Operator can earn between 31,080 ERN and 87,940 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea is 55,580 ERN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 55,580 ERN, and 50% of the population earn more than 55,580 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator salary in Eritrea, 25% of the population are earning less than 39,800 ERN while 75% of the population earn more than 39,800 ERN.

75% of the population earn less than 69,060 ERN, and 25% of the population earn more than 69,060 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.

Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 34,960 ERN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Gas Distribution Plant Operator salary would increase to 48,340 ERN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Gas Distribution Plant Operator, the average salary would be 59,660 ERN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 71,280 ERN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Gas Distribution Plant Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 79,000 ERN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Gas Distribution Plant Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 83,300 ERN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
34,960 ERN
2-5 Years+34%
48,340 ERN
5-10 Years+30%
59,660 ERN
10-15 Years+21%
71,280 ERN
15-20 Years+9%
79,000 ERN
20+ Years+5%
83,300 ERN

Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant 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.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 44,140 ERN.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 78,160 ERN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma-
44,140 ERN
Bachelor's Degree+80%
78,160 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.

Gas Distribution Plant 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 gas distribution plant operator will earn an average of 63,700 ERN, while a female gas distribution plant operator will earn around 55,840 ERN.

This means that a male gas distribution plant operator earns approximately 14% more than a female gas distribution plant operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Eritrea

Male-
63,700 ERN
Female-14%
55,840 ERN

Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea is around 7% every 28 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 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Gas Distribution Plant 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 2026

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%

Gas Distribution Plant 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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator is a low bonus based job, with 10% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

90% 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-
10%
No Bonus-
90%

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 Gas Distribution Plant Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Gas Distribution Plant Operator in Eritrea.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Assistant Yard ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining68,900 ERN
Associate AnalystOil / Gas / Energy / Mining78,940 ERN
Associate LandmanOil / Gas / Energy / Mining31,520 ERN
Auxiliary Equipment OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining31,540 ERN
Biomass Plant TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining34,380 ERN
Biomass Power Plant ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining97,460 ERN
Chemical Plant OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining60,180 ERN
Chief Contract Compliance EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining78,960 ERN
Completions EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining68,400 ERN
Cost ControllerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining55,020 ERN
Cost EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining70,840 ERN
Crude Oil Marketing RepresentativeOil / Gas / Energy / Mining79,240 ERN
DispatcherOil / Gas / Energy / Mining30,700 ERN
Distribution ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining102,460 ERN
Dragline OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining34,540 ERN
Driller OffsiderOil / Gas / Energy / Mining25,720 ERN
Dump Truck DriverOil / Gas / Energy / Mining31,540 ERN
Electric and Gas Operations ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining169,000 ERN
Energy AdvisorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining109,460 ERN
Energy AnalystOil / Gas / Energy / Mining107,820 ERN
Energy AuditorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining92,400 ERN
Energy Dispatch DirectorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining125,100 ERN
Energy Technical AssistantOil / Gas / Energy / Mining48,140 ERN
Energy Technical ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining85,700 ERN
Energy Technical Support ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining92,720 ERN
Energy Technical TrainerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining64,720 ERN
Engineering GeologistOil / Gas / Energy / Mining136,100 ERN
Exploration ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining134,600 ERN
Field Safety AuditorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining80,480 ERN
Fluids EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining69,040 ERN
Fuel Cell EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining83,020 ERN
Fuel Cell TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining37,740 ERN
Fuels HandlerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining35,340 ERN
Gas Compressor OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining31,040 ERN
Gas Supply ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining108,800 ERN
GeologistOil / Gas / Energy / Mining137,400 ERN
GeophysicistOil / Gas / Energy / Mining129,000 ERN
Geothermal Production ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining125,100 ERN
Geothermal TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining52,300 ERN
HSE EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining79,120 ERN
HSE OfficerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining43,800 ERN
HSE SupervisorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining55,940 ERN
HSEQ AdministratorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining50,240 ERN
InspectorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining66,180 ERN
InstructorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining55,820 ERN
Instrument DesignerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining55,820 ERN
Lead Technical Field AdvisorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining89,960 ERN
Logistics and Tool CoordinatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining64,200 ERN
Maintenance EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining75,260 ERN
Maintenance SuperintendentOil / Gas / Energy / Mining68,360 ERN
Material ControllerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining47,720 ERN
Mine EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining72,120 ERN
Mine SurveyorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining83,420 ERN
Mining Project AdministratorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining63,380 ERN
Mining Project AssistantOil / Gas / Energy / Mining50,580 ERN
Mining Project Controls ConsultantOil / Gas / Energy / Mining83,760 ERN
Mining Project CoordinatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining64,620 ERN
Mining Project EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining71,700 ERN
Mining Project ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining92,500 ERN
Mining Site ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining94,800 ERN
Mining Team LeaderOil / Gas / Energy / Mining76,440 ERN
NDT TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining45,600 ERN
Oil Service Unit OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining36,720 ERN
Oil TraderOil / Gas / Energy / Mining90,620 ERN
Oilwell PumperOil / Gas / Energy / Mining26,780 ERN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining80,800 ERN
Petroleum GeologistOil / Gas / Energy / Mining139,100 ERN
Petroleum Pump System OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining39,560 ERN
Petroleum TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining43,340 ERN
Pipeline TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining29,840 ERN
Power CoordinatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining48,820 ERN
Power Plant Operations ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining138,800 ERN
Power Plant OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining57,440 ERN
Radio OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining33,120 ERN
Reliability EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining73,880 ERN
Reservoir EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining68,900 ERN
Risk AnalystOil / Gas / Energy / Mining91,560 ERN
RoughneckOil / Gas / Energy / Mining73,260 ERN
ScaffolderOil / Gas / Energy / Mining51,080 ERN
Shutdown EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining61,580 ERN
Solar Energy Installation ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining107,860 ERN
Solar Energy Systems EngineerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining73,760 ERN
Solar Photovoltaic InstallerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining50,240 ERN
Solar Thermal TechnicianOil / Gas / Energy / Mining47,180 ERN
Supply Operations ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining119,700 ERN
Sustainability SpecialistOil / Gas / Energy / Mining125,100 ERN
System Development AdvisorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining83,140 ERN
Tanker Truck DriverOil / Gas / Energy / Mining27,560 ERN
Utility OperatorOil / Gas / Energy / Mining39,800 ERN
Wind Energy Project ManagerOil / Gas / Energy / Mining103,200 ERN

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