Average Irrigation Engineer Salary in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Irrigation Engineer salary for 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the TTD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Irrigation Engineer Make in Trinidad and Tobago?

An Irrigation Engineer working in Trinidad and Tobago will typically earn around 103,840 TTD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 54,460 TTD to the highest average salary of 159,100 TTD.

Average Annual Salary
103,840 TTD
Average Monthly Salary
8,653 TTD

Lowest Annual Salary
54,460 TTD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,538 TTD

Highest Annual Salary
159,100 TTD
Highest Monthly Salary
13,258 TTD

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

Irrigation 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 Irrigation Engineer Salaries in Trinidad and Tobago

So we've looked at the average salaries an Irrigation Engineer will earn in Trinidad and Tobago. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Irrigation Engineer can earn between 54,460 TTD and 159,100 TTD on average in Trinidad and Tobago. 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 Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago is 98,540 TTD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 98,540 TTD, and 50% of the population earn more than 98,540 TTD.

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 Irrigation Engineer salary in Trinidad and Tobago, 25% of the population are earning less than 69,580 TTD while 75% of the population earn more than 69,580 TTD.

75% of the population earn less than 125,100 TTD, and 25% of the population earn more than 125,100 TTD.

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.

Irrigation Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Trinidad and Tobago

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 irrigation 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 Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 60,880 TTD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Irrigation Engineer salary would increase to 82,160 TTD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Irrigation Engineer, the average salary would be 106,760 TTD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 129,000 TTD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Irrigation Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 138,800 TTD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Irrigation Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 150,000 TTD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
60,880 TTD
2-5 Years +34%
82,160 TTD
5-10 Years +30%
106,760 TTD
10-15 Years +21%
129,000 TTD
15-20 Years +9%
138,800 TTD
20+ Years +5%
150,000 TTD

Irrigation Engineer Salary by Education Level in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 84,560 TTD.

  • Master's Degree. An Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 118,520 TTD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
84,560 TTD
Master's Degree +39%
118,520 TTD

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 Trinidad and Tobago is around 48,800 to 147,000 TTD 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.

Irrigation 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 Trinidad and Tobago, a male irrigation engineer will earn an average of 105,940 TTD, while a female irrigation engineer will earn around 98,960 TTD.

This means that a male irrigation engineer earns approximately 7% more than a female irrigation engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Trinidad and Tobago

Male
105,940 TTD
Female -7%
98,960 TTD

Irrigation Engineer Average Pay Raise in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Trinidad and Tobago 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 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

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

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

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

Irrigation Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Irrigation Engineer 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 Trinidad and Tobago earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
125,700 TTD
Private Sector -12%
112,460 TTD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Irrigation Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Irrigation Engineer in Trinidad and Tobago.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 97,260 TTD
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 78,160 TTD
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 117,520 TTD
Associate Engineer Engineering 95,600 TTD
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 64,040 TTD
Autocad Operator Engineering 64,720 TTD
Automation Engineer Engineering 115,080 TTD
Automation Engineer Engineering 117,660 TTD
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 102,460 TTD
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 103,140 TTD
BMS Engineer Engineering 101,980 TTD
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 56,140 TTD
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 108,320 TTD
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 113,840 TTD
CAD Designer Engineering 64,640 TTD
CAE Engineer Engineering 109,000 TTD
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 95,720 TTD
Chemical Engineer Engineering 105,880 TTD
Civil Drafter Engineering 64,560 TTD
Civil Engineer Engineering 112,460 TTD
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 112,180 TTD
Civil Technician Engineering 62,420 TTD
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 106,740 TTD
Communications Engineer Engineering 108,340 TTD
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 87,940 TTD
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 102,960 TTD
Contract Engineer Engineering 96,500 TTD
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 111,240 TTD
Controls Engineer Engineering 103,440 TTD
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 91,380 TTD
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 92,500 TTD
Design Engineer Engineering 111,240 TTD
Director of Engineering Engineering 225,300 TTD
Drafter Engineering 66,580 TTD
Drafting Manager Engineering 123,400 TTD
Drilling Engineer Engineering 99,920 TTD
Drilling Foreman Engineering 29,160 TTD
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 51,340 TTD
Electrical Engineer Engineering 112,440 TTD
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 152,100 TTD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 119,020 TTD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 52,820 TTD
Energy Engineer Engineering 112,560 TTD
Engine Assembler Engineering 47,400 TTD
Engineer Engineering 114,820 TTD
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 119,700 TTD
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 115,620 TTD
Engineering Consultant Engineering 151,800 TTD
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 152,000 TTD
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 97,900 TTD
Engineering Manager Engineering 152,300 TTD
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 148,300 TTD
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 183,600 TTD
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 128,500 TTD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 127,700 TTD
Engineering Project Director Engineering 225,300 TTD
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 139,100 TTD
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 157,600 TTD
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 172,200 TTD
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 80,580 TTD
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 142,300 TTD
Engineering Technician Engineering 84,580 TTD
Engineering Technologist Engineering 79,500 TTD
Environmental Engineer Engineering 107,380 TTD
Equipment Engineer Engineering 102,460 TTD
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 136,200 TTD
Estimator Engineering 91,960 TTD
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 70,600 TTD
Fabricator Engineering 45,580 TTD
Facade Engineer Engineering 101,920 TTD
Fiber Analyst Engineering 61,400 TTD
Field Engineer Engineering 108,080 TTD
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 181,600 TTD
Fire Engineer Engineering 103,580 TTD
Fitter and Turner Engineering 33,520 TTD
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 128,500 TTD
Generation Engineer Engineering 106,740 TTD
Genetic Engineer Engineering 111,000 TTD
Geological Engineer Engineering 109,000 TTD
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 115,640 TTD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 56,460 TTD
Highway Engineer Engineering 111,240 TTD
HSE Professional Engineering 100,280 TTD
HVAC Engineer Engineering 107,860 TTD
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 98,820 TTD
Industrial Engineer Engineering 98,960 TTD
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 103,260 TTD
Instrument Engineer Engineering 104,060 TTD
Instrument Technician Engineering 60,400 TTD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 107,580 TTD
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 95,760 TTD
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 107,580 TTD
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 103,200 TTD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 111,240 TTD
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 97,840 TTD
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 102,240 TTD
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 38,060 TTD
Maintenance Manager Engineering 107,900 TTD
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 105,440 TTD
Marine Engineer Engineering 101,860 TTD
Materials Engineer Engineering 102,460 TTD
Materials Researcher Engineering 98,140 TTD
Materials Technician Engineering 74,300 TTD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 110,340 TTD
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 115,380 TTD
Mechanical Designer Engineering 96,220 TTD
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 113,280 TTD
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 152,100 TTD
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 104,040 TTD
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 117,100 TTD
Mining Engineer Engineering 110,340 TTD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 111,900 TTD
Optical Engineer Engineering 107,580 TTD
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 51,340 TTD
PCB Assembler Engineering 42,040 TTD
Photonics Engineer Engineering 118,260 TTD
Photonics Technician Engineering 98,440 TTD
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 103,600 TTD
Piping Designer Engineering 54,500 TTD
Piping Engineer Engineering 94,380 TTD
Planning Engineer Engineering 105,800 TTD
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 52,460 TTD
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 109,720 TTD
Principal Engineer Engineering 109,000 TTD
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 108,340 TTD
Process Engineer Engineering 102,720 TTD
Process Operator Engineering 60,600 TTD
Product Development Engineer Engineering 111,240 TTD
Product Development Technician Engineering 78,400 TTD
Product Engineer Engineering 110,500 TTD
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 95,720 TTD
Production Engineer Engineering 104,600 TTD
Project Engineer Engineering 116,960 TTD
Proposal Manager Engineering 128,900 TTD
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 94,900 TTD
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 109,460 TTD
Rail Engineer Engineering 103,820 TTD
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 115,740 TTD
Robotics Engineer Engineering 124,400 TTD
Robotics Technician Engineering 83,760 TTD
Safety Engineer Engineering 104,620 TTD
Safety Inspector Engineering 85,940 TTD
Safety Manager Engineering 123,400 TTD
Safety Officer Engineering 54,500 TTD
Sales Engineer Engineering 112,560 TTD
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 93,880 TTD
Service Engineer Engineering 108,800 TTD
Solar Engineer Engineering 117,100 TTD
Staff Engineer Engineering 105,080 TTD
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 99,920 TTD
Stationary Engineer Engineering 97,880 TTD
Stress Engineer Engineering 94,900 TTD
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 102,380 TTD
Structural Designer Engineering 96,600 TTD
Structural Engineer Engineering 104,600 TTD
Structural Technician Engineering 68,400 TTD
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 108,800 TTD
Surveyor Engineering 77,640 TTD
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 57,360 TTD
Technical Assistant Engineering 53,380 TTD
Technical Engineer Engineering 89,960 TTD
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 87,940 TTD
Tender Engineer Engineering 97,460 TTD
Test Development Engineer Engineering 106,960 TTD
Test Engineer Engineering 108,120 TTD
Transportation Engineer Engineering 102,460 TTD
Validation Engineer Engineering 97,760 TTD
Verification Engineer Engineering 95,420 TTD
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 101,980 TTD
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 109,460 TTD
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 148,300 TTD
Work Planner Engineering 69,240 TTD

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