Average Laborer Salary in Egypt for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Laborer salary for 2024 in Egypt 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 Egyptian pound. To keep things simple, we are using the EGP currency code instead of the currency symbol £.

How Much Does a Laborer Make in Egypt?

A Laborer working in Egypt will typically earn around 26,860 EGP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,260 EGP to the highest average salary of 41,480 EGP.

Average Annual Salary
26,860 EGP
Average Monthly Salary
2,238 EGP

Lowest Annual Salary
17,260 EGP
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,438 EGP

Highest Annual Salary
41,480 EGP
Highest Monthly Salary
3,456 EGP

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

Laborer 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 Laborer Salaries in Egypt

So we've looked at the average salaries a Laborer will earn in Egypt. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Laborer can earn between 17,260 EGP and 41,480 EGP on average in Egypt. 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 Laborer in Egypt is 26,080 EGP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 26,080 EGP, and 50% of the population earn more than 26,080 EGP.

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 Laborer salary in Egypt, 25% of the population are earning less than 20,120 EGP while 75% of the population earn more than 20,120 EGP.

75% of the population earn less than 33,120 EGP, and 25% of the population earn more than 33,120 EGP.

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.

Laborer Salary by Experience Level in Egypt

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 laborer 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 Laborer in Egypt that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 18,780 EGP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Laborer salary would increase to 20,760 EGP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Laborer, the average salary would be 28,860 EGP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 36,940 EGP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Laborer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 39,960 EGP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Laborer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,180 EGP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
18,780 EGP
2-5 Years +26%
20,760 EGP
5-10 Years +32%
28,860 EGP
10-15 Years +18%
36,940 EGP
15-20 Years +11%
39,960 EGP
20+ Years +6%
41,180 EGP

Laborer Salary by Education Level in Egypt

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 Laborer in Egypt based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Laborer in Egypt with a high school education can earn an average salary of 25,940 EGP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Laborer in Egypt with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 40,140 EGP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
25,940 EGP
Certificate or Diploma +56%
40,140 EGP

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 Egypt is around 46,000 to 138,000 EGP 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.

Laborer 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 Egypt, a male laborer will earn an average of 31,540 EGP, while a female laborer will earn around 26,780 EGP.

This means that a male laborer earns approximately 18% more than a female laborer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Egypt

Male
31,540 EGP
Female -18%
26,780 EGP

Laborer Average Pay Raise in Egypt

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 Laborer in Egypt is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Egypt is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Laborer in Egypt can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Egypt for 2024

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

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%

Laborer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt

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 Laborer is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

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 Egypt earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
114,380 EGP
Private Sector -7%
106,600 EGP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Laborer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Laborer in Egypt.

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 32,620 EGP
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 51,080 EGP
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 119,900 EGP
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 70,600 EGP
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 68,900 EGP
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 90,900 EGP
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 91,660 EGP
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 60,180 EGP
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 34,280 EGP
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 41,560 EGP
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 43,480 EGP
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 152,000 EGP
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 148,300 EGP
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 28,680 EGP
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 77,100 EGP
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 128,500 EGP
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 74,540 EGP
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 164,200 EGP
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 90,900 EGP
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 138,200 EGP
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,200 EGP
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 136,100 EGP
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 137,400 EGP
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 26,780 EGP
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 49,820 EGP
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 29,640 EGP
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 29,160 EGP
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,180 EGP
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,540 EGP
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 26,860 EGP
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,940 EGP
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 45,200 EGP
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 51,400 EGP
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,660 EGP
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,380 EGP
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 87,000 EGP
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 56,060 EGP
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 85,760 EGP
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 143,200 EGP
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 28,680 EGP
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 31,660 EGP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Alexandria 27,560 EGP
Cairo 30,700 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh 25,680 EGP

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