Average Machine Operator Salary in Maldives for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Machine Operator salary for 2024 in Maldives 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 Maldivian rufiyaa. To keep things simple, we are using the MVR currency code instead of the currency symbol .Þƒ.

How Much Does a Machine Operator Make in Maldives?

A Machine Operator working in Maldives will typically earn around 60,600 MVR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 31,940 MVR to the highest average salary of 96,960 MVR.

Average Annual Salary
60,600 MVR
Average Monthly Salary
5,050 MVR

Lowest Annual Salary
31,940 MVR
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,661 MVR

Highest Annual Salary
96,960 MVR
Highest Monthly Salary
8,080 MVR

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

Machine 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 Machine Operator Salaries in Maldives

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Machine Operator can earn between 31,940 MVR and 96,960 MVR on average in Maldives. 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 Machine Operator in Maldives is 60,600 MVR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 60,600 MVR, and 50% of the population earn more than 60,600 MVR.

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 Machine Operator salary in Maldives, 25% of the population are earning less than 40,640 MVR while 75% of the population earn more than 40,640 MVR.

75% of the population earn less than 78,620 MVR, and 25% of the population earn more than 78,620 MVR.

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.

Machine Operator Salary by Experience Level in Maldives

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 machine 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 Machine Operator in Maldives that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 36,580 MVR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Machine Operator salary would increase to 50,580 MVR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Machine Operator, the average salary would be 64,920 MVR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 77,340 MVR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Machine Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 83,060 MVR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Machine Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 91,380 MVR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
36,580 MVR
2-5 Years +32%
50,580 MVR
5-10 Years +34%
64,920 MVR
10-15 Years +19%
77,340 MVR
15-20 Years +8%
83,060 MVR
20+ Years +7%
91,380 MVR

Machine Operator Salary by Education Level in Maldives

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 Machine Operator in Maldives 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 Machine Operator in Maldives with a high school education can earn an average salary of 55,940 MVR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Machine Operator in Maldives with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 88,240 MVR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
55,940 MVR
Certificate or Diploma +59%
88,240 MVR

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 Maldives is around 95,600 to 287,000 MVR 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.

Machine 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 Maldives, a male machine operator will earn an average of 61,760 MVR, while a female machine operator will earn around 59,940 MVR.

This means that a male machine operator earns approximately 3% more than a female machine operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Maldives

Male
61,760 MVR
Female -3%
59,940 MVR

Machine Operator Average Pay Raise in Maldives

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 Machine Operator in Maldives is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Maldives 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Machine Operator in Maldives can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Maldives for 2024

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

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%

Machine Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Maldives

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 Machine Operator is a low bonus based job, with 11% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

89% 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 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus
11%
No Bonus
89%

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

Public Sector
237,400 MVR
Private Sector -8%
218,900 MVR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Machine Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Machine Operator in Maldives.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 66,020 MVR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 66,020 MVR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 101,920 MVR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 238,900 MVR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 209,700 MVR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 152,300 MVR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 MVR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 138,200 MVR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 MVR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 151,800 MVR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 80,060 MVR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 279,400 MVR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 112,280 MVR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 98,000 MVR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 65,800 MVR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 406,300 MVR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 64,640 MVR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 63,500 MVR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 62,060 MVR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 192,600 MVR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 97,460 MVR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 MVR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 95,420 MVR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 69,720 MVR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 MVR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 65,760 MVR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 61,760 MVR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 69,540 MVR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 65,760 MVR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 65,080 MVR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 110,380 MVR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 82,160 MVR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 267,100 MVR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 205,700 MVR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 MVR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 375,200 MVR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 209,500 MVR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 82,720 MVR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 297,000 MVR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 66,480 MVR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 115,380 MVR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 169,000 MVR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 77,620 MVR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 64,620 MVR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 246,200 MVR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 73,820 MVR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 205,700 MVR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 315,700 MVR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 243,000 MVR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 367,900 MVR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 107,820 MVR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,060 MVR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 190,500 MVR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 78,400 MVR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 275,500 MVR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 176,800 MVR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 210,500 MVR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 65,080 MVR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 115,260 MVR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 MVR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 MVR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 MVR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 174,000 MVR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 283,400 MVR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 78,940 MVR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 66,000 MVR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 MVR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 63,320 MVR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 MVR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 315,700 MVR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 351,900 MVR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 96,520 MVR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,840 MVR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 351,900 MVR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 294,700 MVR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 419,400 MVR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 209,500 MVR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 318,800 MVR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 222,300 MVR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 61,400 MVR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 399,900 MVR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 85,700 MVR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 MVR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 212,500 MVR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 84,580 MVR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 88,240 MVR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 265,000 MVR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 227,600 MVR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 307,400 MVR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,540 MVR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 102,240 MVR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 335,800 MVR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 107,320 MVR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 68,060 MVR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 75,040 MVR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 60,180 MVR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 189,300 MVR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 87,940 MVR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 354,000 MVR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 146,200 MVR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 105,980 MVR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 62,860 MVR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 69,720 MVR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 71,280 MVR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 MVR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 61,840 MVR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 MVR

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