Average Maintenance Worker Salary in Ethiopia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Maintenance Worker salary for 2024 in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopian birr. To keep things simple, we are using the ETB currency code instead of the currency symbol Br.

How Much Does a Maintenance Worker Make in Ethiopia?

A Maintenance Worker working in Ethiopia will typically earn around 28,720 ETB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,660 ETB to the highest average salary of 44,800 ETB.

Average Annual Salary
28,720 ETB
Average Monthly Salary
2,393 ETB

Lowest Annual Salary
14,660 ETB
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,221 ETB

Highest Annual Salary
44,800 ETB
Highest Monthly Salary
3,733 ETB

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

Maintenance Worker 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 Worker Salaries in Ethiopia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Maintenance Worker can earn between 14,660 ETB and 44,800 ETB on average in Ethiopia. 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 Worker in Ethiopia is 28,820 ETB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 28,820 ETB, and 50% of the population earn more than 28,820 ETB.

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 Worker salary in Ethiopia, 25% of the population are earning less than 17,740 ETB while 75% of the population earn more than 17,740 ETB.

75% of the population earn less than 34,540 ETB, and 25% of the population earn more than 34,540 ETB.

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 Worker Salary by Experience Level in Ethiopia

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 worker 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 Worker in Ethiopia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 15,380 ETB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Maintenance Worker salary would increase to 22,540 ETB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Maintenance Worker, the average salary would be 27,560 ETB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 34,280 ETB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Maintenance Worker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 36,720 ETB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Maintenance Worker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,660 ETB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
15,380 ETB
2-5 Years +34%
22,540 ETB
5-10 Years +30%
27,560 ETB
10-15 Years +21%
34,280 ETB
15-20 Years +9%
36,720 ETB
20+ Years +5%
41,660 ETB

Maintenance Worker Salary by Education Level in Ethiopia

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 Worker in Ethiopia 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 Worker in Ethiopia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 21,400 ETB.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Maintenance Worker in Ethiopia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 34,280 ETB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
21,400 ETB
Certificate or Diploma +68%
34,280 ETB

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 Ethiopia is around 44,500 to 133,000 ETB 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 Worker 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 Ethiopia, a male maintenance worker will earn an average of 32,020 ETB, while a female maintenance worker will earn around 28,820 ETB.

This means that a male maintenance worker earns approximately 11% more than a female maintenance worker for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ethiopia

Male
32,020 ETB
Female -11%
28,820 ETB

Maintenance Worker Average Pay Raise in Ethiopia

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 Worker in Ethiopia is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Ethiopia 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 Maintenance Worker in Ethiopia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Ethiopia for 2024

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

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%

Maintenance Worker Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ethiopia

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 Worker is a low bonus based job, with 9% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

91% 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
9%
No Bonus
91%

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 Ethiopia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
113,780 ETB
Private Sector -15%
99,080 ETB

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Maintenance Worker

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

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 26,400 ETB
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 49,300 ETB
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 113,740 ETB
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 72,180 ETB
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 64,040 ETB
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 93,220 ETB
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 96,220 ETB
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 62,420 ETB
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 35,560 ETB
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 36,700 ETB
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 42,320 ETB
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 146,200 ETB
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 148,300 ETB
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 30,800 ETB
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 77,860 ETB
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 119,900 ETB
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 69,540 ETB
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 151,800 ETB
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 93,220 ETB
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 138,800 ETB
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 95,980 ETB
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 136,200 ETB
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 127,700 ETB
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 28,180 ETB
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 43,760 ETB
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 29,840 ETB
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 27,020 ETB
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 28,860 ETB
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 27,560 ETB
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 27,480 ETB
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 29,840 ETB
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 32,020 ETB
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 41,480 ETB
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 52,460 ETB
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 29,840 ETB
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 87,880 ETB
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 51,120 ETB
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 80,540 ETB
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 136,200 ETB
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 27,480 ETB
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 27,020 ETB

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Adis Abeba 29,640 ETB
Gonder 26,400 ETB
Mekele 26,080 ETB

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