Average Instrument Engineer Salary in Western Sahara for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Instrument Engineer salary for 2024 in Western Sahara 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 Moroccan dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the MAD currency code instead of the currency symbol DH.

How Much Does an Instrument Engineer Make in Western Sahara?

An Instrument Engineer working in Western Sahara will typically earn around 103,440 MAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 55,220 MAD to the highest average salary of 159,400 MAD.

Average Annual Salary
103,440 MAD
Average Monthly Salary
8,620 MAD

Lowest Annual Salary
55,220 MAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,601 MAD

Highest Annual Salary
159,400 MAD
Highest Monthly Salary
13,283 MAD

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

Instrument Engineer 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 Instrument Engineer Salaries in Western Sahara

So we've looked at the average salaries an Instrument Engineer will earn in Western Sahara. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Instrument Engineer can earn between 55,220 MAD and 159,400 MAD on average in Western Sahara. 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 Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara is 99,340 MAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 99,340 MAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 99,340 MAD.

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 Instrument Engineer salary in Western Sahara, 25% of the population are earning less than 70,940 MAD while 75% of the population earn more than 70,940 MAD.

75% of the population earn less than 124,400 MAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 124,400 MAD.

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.

Instrument Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Western Sahara

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 instrument engineer 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 Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 60,840 MAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Instrument Engineer salary would increase to 80,640 MAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Instrument Engineer, the average salary would be 106,360 MAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 128,500 MAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Instrument Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 142,300 MAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Instrument Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 150,000 MAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
60,840 MAD
2-5 Years +34%
80,640 MAD
5-10 Years +30%
106,360 MAD
10-15 Years +21%
128,500 MAD
15-20 Years +9%
142,300 MAD
20+ Years +5%
150,000 MAD

Instrument Engineer Salary by Education Level in Western Sahara

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 Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara 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 Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 86,740 MAD.

  • Master's Degree. An Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 119,700 MAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
86,740 MAD
Master's Degree +39%
119,700 MAD

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 Western Sahara is around 51,900 to 156,000 MAD 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.

Instrument Engineer 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 Western Sahara, a male instrument engineer will earn an average of 111,860 MAD, while a female instrument engineer will earn around 97,900 MAD.

This means that a male instrument engineer earns approximately 14% more than a female instrument engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Western Sahara

Male
111,860 MAD
Female -14%
97,900 MAD

Instrument Engineer Average Pay Raise in Western Sahara

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 Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara is around 8% every 28 months.

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Western Sahara for 2024

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

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

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Instrument Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Western Sahara

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 Instrument Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

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 Western Sahara earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
128,900 MAD
Private Sector -12%
115,080 MAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Instrument Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Instrument Engineer in Western Sahara.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 106,600 MAD
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 81,960 MAD
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 124,400 MAD
Associate Engineer Engineering 99,560 MAD
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 67,560 MAD
Autocad Operator Engineering 67,900 MAD
Automation Engineer Engineering 112,560 MAD
Automation Engineer Engineering 115,740 MAD
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 105,080 MAD
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 102,380 MAD
BMS Engineer Engineering 102,620 MAD
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 59,480 MAD
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 111,460 MAD
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 106,980 MAD
CAD Designer Engineering 67,120 MAD
CAE Engineer Engineering 101,980 MAD
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 96,600 MAD
Chemical Engineer Engineering 112,600 MAD
Civil Drafter Engineering 67,560 MAD
Civil Engineer Engineering 114,940 MAD
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 111,860 MAD
Civil Technician Engineering 69,240 MAD
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 104,900 MAD
Communications Engineer Engineering 115,560 MAD
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 97,060 MAD
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 105,080 MAD
Contract Engineer Engineering 107,580 MAD
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 112,420 MAD
Controls Engineer Engineering 111,460 MAD
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 93,220 MAD
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 97,840 MAD
Design Engineer Engineering 115,740 MAD
Director of Engineering Engineering 232,900 MAD
Drafter Engineering 67,560 MAD
Drafting Manager Engineering 127,700 MAD
Drilling Engineer Engineering 104,900 MAD
Drilling Foreman Engineering 35,560 MAD
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 53,380 MAD
Electrical Engineer Engineering 123,400 MAD
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 152,100 MAD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 113,220 MAD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 59,380 MAD
Energy Engineer Engineering 118,520 MAD
Engine Assembler Engineering 50,240 MAD
Engineer Engineering 114,000 MAD
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 128,500 MAD
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 125,700 MAD
Engineering Consultant Engineering 148,300 MAD
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 163,800 MAD
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 107,580 MAD
Engineering Manager Engineering 146,200 MAD
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 151,800 MAD
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 204,700 MAD
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 123,400 MAD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 128,500 MAD
Engineering Project Director Engineering 222,300 MAD
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 142,300 MAD
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 152,100 MAD
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 180,500 MAD
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 82,720 MAD
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 142,300 MAD
Engineering Technician Engineering 82,720 MAD
Engineering Technologist Engineering 89,280 MAD
Environmental Engineer Engineering 112,420 MAD
Equipment Engineer Engineering 97,840 MAD
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 148,300 MAD
Estimator Engineering 92,300 MAD
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 79,500 MAD
Fabricator Engineering 48,560 MAD
Facade Engineer Engineering 106,760 MAD
Fiber Analyst Engineering 66,000 MAD
Field Engineer Engineering 110,120 MAD
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 185,100 MAD
Fire Engineer Engineering 104,920 MAD
Fitter and Turner Engineering 34,360 MAD
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 128,900 MAD
Generation Engineer Engineering 111,920 MAD
Genetic Engineer Engineering 119,700 MAD
Geological Engineer Engineering 114,940 MAD
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 119,900 MAD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 57,820 MAD
Highway Engineer Engineering 105,940 MAD
HSE Professional Engineering 99,340 MAD
HVAC Engineer Engineering 117,440 MAD
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 97,840 MAD
Industrial Engineer Engineering 102,380 MAD
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 102,380 MAD
Instrument Technician Engineering 60,840 MAD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 103,440 MAD
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 93,340 MAD
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 107,960 MAD
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 113,280 MAD
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 106,760 MAD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 123,400 MAD
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 102,380 MAD
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 107,820 MAD
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 35,420 MAD
Maintenance Manager Engineering 110,120 MAD
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 103,840 MAD
Marine Engineer Engineering 111,240 MAD
Materials Engineer Engineering 101,980 MAD
Materials Researcher Engineering 106,160 MAD
Materials Technician Engineering 77,640 MAD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 119,500 MAD
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 112,560 MAD
Mechanical Designer Engineering 96,340 MAD
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 115,740 MAD
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 159,400 MAD
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 103,840 MAD
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 117,440 MAD
Mining Engineer Engineering 105,880 MAD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 123,400 MAD
Optical Engineer Engineering 104,900 MAD
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 58,440 MAD
PCB Assembler Engineering 38,060 MAD
Photonics Engineer Engineering 124,400 MAD
Photonics Technician Engineering 97,640 MAD
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 100,580 MAD
Piping Designer Engineering 63,380 MAD
Piping Engineer Engineering 97,840 MAD
Planning Engineer Engineering 110,340 MAD
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 52,460 MAD
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 116,180 MAD
Principal Engineer Engineering 106,780 MAD
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 111,920 MAD
Process Engineer Engineering 103,440 MAD
Process Operator Engineering 60,460 MAD
Product Development Engineer Engineering 112,180 MAD
Product Development Technician Engineering 83,420 MAD
Product Engineer Engineering 118,060 MAD
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 105,080 MAD
Production Engineer Engineering 105,940 MAD
Project Engineer Engineering 112,600 MAD
Proposal Manager Engineering 148,300 MAD
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 98,140 MAD
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 109,720 MAD
Rail Engineer Engineering 104,920 MAD
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 115,260 MAD
Robotics Engineer Engineering 128,500 MAD
Robotics Technician Engineering 88,580 MAD
Safety Engineer Engineering 110,120 MAD
Safety Inspector Engineering 82,720 MAD
Safety Manager Engineering 128,500 MAD
Safety Officer Engineering 56,880 MAD
Sales Engineer Engineering 115,260 MAD
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 100,580 MAD
Service Engineer Engineering 118,520 MAD
Solar Engineer Engineering 115,560 MAD
Staff Engineer Engineering 103,440 MAD
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 104,900 MAD
Stationary Engineer Engineering 96,180 MAD
Stress Engineer Engineering 102,620 MAD
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 101,980 MAD
Structural Designer Engineering 99,080 MAD
Structural Engineer Engineering 109,000 MAD
Structural Technician Engineering 71,400 MAD
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 101,980 MAD
Surveyor Engineering 80,640 MAD
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 57,360 MAD
Technical Assistant Engineering 58,440 MAD
Technical Engineer Engineering 91,520 MAD
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 97,060 MAD
Tender Engineer Engineering 97,640 MAD
Test Development Engineer Engineering 106,740 MAD
Test Engineer Engineering 112,420 MAD
Transportation Engineer Engineering 107,580 MAD
Validation Engineer Engineering 99,100 MAD
Verification Engineer Engineering 105,080 MAD
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 106,740 MAD
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 106,780 MAD
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 146,200 MAD
Work Planner Engineering 80,180 MAD

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