Average Maintenance Foreman Salary in Egypt for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman Make in Egypt?

A Maintenance Foreman working in Egypt will typically earn around 33,120 EGP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,620 EGP to the highest average salary of 49,300 EGP.

Average Annual Salary
33,120 EGP
Average Monthly Salary
2,760 EGP

Lowest Annual Salary
17,620 EGP
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,468 EGP

Highest Annual Salary
49,300 EGP
Highest Monthly Salary
4,108 EGP

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

Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman Salaries in Egypt

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Maintenance Foreman can earn between 17,620 EGP and 49,300 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 Maintenance Foreman in Egypt is 32,620 EGP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 32,620 EGP, and 50% of the population earn more than 32,620 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 Maintenance Foreman salary in Egypt, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,980 EGP while 75% of the population earn more than 19,980 EGP.

75% of the population earn less than 37,880 EGP, and 25% of the population earn more than 37,880 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.

Maintenance Foreman 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 maintenance foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman in Egypt that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 19,640 EGP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Maintenance Foreman salary would increase to 23,480 EGP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Maintenance Foreman, the average salary would be 34,160 EGP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 41,700 EGP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Maintenance Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 45,060 EGP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Maintenance Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 48,140 EGP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
19,640 EGP
2-5 Years +31%
23,480 EGP
5-10 Years +40%
34,160 EGP
10-15 Years +20%
41,700 EGP
15-20 Years +9%
45,060 EGP
20+ Years +8%
48,140 EGP

Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman in Egypt with a high school education can earn an average salary of 21,380 EGP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Maintenance Foreman in Egypt with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 30,220 EGP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Maintenance Foreman in Egypt with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 45,580 EGP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
21,380 EGP
Certificate or Diploma +47%
30,220 EGP
Bachelor's Degree +53%
45,580 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.

Maintenance Foreman 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 maintenance foreman will earn an average of 35,520 EGP, while a female maintenance foreman will earn around 27,480 EGP.

This means that a male maintenance foreman earns approximately 29% more than a female maintenance foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Egypt

Male
35,520 EGP
Female -29%
27,480 EGP

Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman 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%

Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 Maintenance Foreman

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 41,660 EGP
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 34,280 EGP
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 50,560 EGP
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 27,480 EGP
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 46,720 EGP
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 EGP
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 43,520 EGP
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 35,340 EGP
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 EGP
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 38,140 EGP
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 37,880 EGP
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 105,980 EGP
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 51,400 EGP
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 EGP
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 44,180 EGP
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 77,100 EGP
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 40,420 EGP
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 58,720 EGP
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 63,040 EGP
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 93,280 EGP
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 189,300 EGP
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 33,980 EGP
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 180,300 EGP
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 EGP
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 128,500 EGP
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 105,620 EGP
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 99,100 EGP
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 EGP
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 EGP
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 98,120 EGP
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 EGP
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 63,040 EGP
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 64,180 EGP
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 94,380 EGP
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 39,960 EGP
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 43,480 EGP
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 EGP
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 37,620 EGP
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 EGP
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 37,620 EGP
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 33,980 EGP
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 31,040 EGP
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 EGP
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 39,080 EGP
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 35,420 EGP
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 106,960 EGP
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 EGP
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 73,820 EGP
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 51,900 EGP
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 45,200 EGP
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 99,340 EGP
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 35,560 EGP
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 63,040 EGP
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 40,420 EGP
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 55,320 EGP
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 28,720 EGP
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 35,500 EGP
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 EGP
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 EGP
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 30,220 EGP
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 EGP
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 50,580 EGP
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 118,380 EGP
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 31,400 EGP
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 35,340 EGP
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 EGP
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 43,080 EGP
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 EGP
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 51,800 EGP
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 50,560 EGP
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 29,640 EGP
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 34,480 EGP
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 26,280 EGP
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 EGP
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 26,500 EGP
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 36,020 EGP
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 85,940 EGP
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 123,400 EGP
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 61,580 EGP
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 63,320 EGP
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 33,120 EGP
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 34,480 EGP
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 29,320 EGP
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 33,980 EGP
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 85,440 EGP
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 EGP
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 53,120 EGP
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 37,800 EGP
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 EGP
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 143,200 EGP
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 EGP
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 35,560 EGP
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 EGP
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 108,800 EGP
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 28,860 EGP
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 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 30,220 EGP
Cairo 35,300 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh 29,040 EGP

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