Average Management Economist Salary in Egypt for 2026
A management economist in Egypt earns about 169,000 EGP a year. That's 51% above the national average of 111,900 EGP.
Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Egypt sit around 88,580 EGP a year, while the very top stretches to 259,100 EGP. Everything on this page is in Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol £), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.
The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Egypt, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.
How much does a management economist make in Egypt?
A typical management economist working in Egypt brings home around 14,083 EGP a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 88,580 EGP, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 259,100 EGP for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.
The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior management economist working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.
How management economist pay ranges in Egypt
A good way to think about salary in Egypt is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all management economists in Egypt earn less than 161,300 EGP a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".
Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 112,000 EGP (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 204,700 EGP (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of management economists sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 88,580 EGP. The highest stretch to 259,100 EGP, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.
Management economist pay by experience in Egypt
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a management economist in Egypt, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical management economist salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years99,460 EGP
- 2-5 Years+37% from previous136,100 EGP
- 5-10 Years+27% from previous172,200 EGP
- 10-15 Years+22% from previous209,500 EGP
- 15-20 Years+10% from previous231,000 EGP
- 20+ Years+4% from previous240,500 EGP
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 37%. That is the point at which a management economist typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.
Management economist pay by education in Egypt
Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving management economist pay in Egypt. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.
Below is the average management economist salary in Egypt broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.
- Bachelor's Degree128,500 EGP
- Master's Degree+24% from previous159,400 EGP
- PhD+60% from previous254,800 EGP
Management economist gender pay gap in Egypt
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Egypt is no exception. Male management economists in Egypt earn an average of 183,600 EGP a year, while female management economists earn around 159,500 EGP. That works out to a 15% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.
A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.
Management Economist gender pay gap
13%
Men earn this much more than women on average in Egypt.
Pay raises for a management economist in Egypt
Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.
A typical worker doing this role in Egypt sees a raise of about 13% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 9% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.
Across all jobs in Egypt, the national average raise is around 9% every 17 months.
By industry
Industries with the highest pay raises in Egypt:
- Banking1%
- Energy2%
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Travel
- Construction
- Education
By experience level
Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.
- Junior Level3% - 5%
- Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Top Management
Management economist bonus rates in Egypt
Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.
78% of management economists in Egypt reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a management economist a high-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.
Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8% of base salary. The remaining 22% of management economists reported no bonus at all over the same period.
Which careers pay bonuses in Egypt
Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.
- Finance
- Architecture
- Sales
- Business Development
- Marketing / Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Transport
- Hospitality
Management economist: public vs private sector pay
Public-sector pay in Egypt is about 7% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.
Public vs private pay gap
7%
Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Egypt on average.
Management economist salary by city in Egypt
Management economist pay is not even across Egypt. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Sharm el-Sheikh
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | City | 187,500 EGP | 180,300 EGP | 98,140-282,500 EGP |
| Alexandria | City | 172,200 EGP | 185,100 EGP | 77,100-273,300 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | City | 159,500 EGP | 172,400 EGP | 73,100-254,800 EGP |
Management Economist in Egypt: FAQs
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How much does a management economist make per month in Egypt?
A management economist in Egypt earns about 14,083 EGP a month before tax, based on an annual average of 169,000 EGP.
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What's the salary range for a management economist in Egypt?
Entry-level management economists in Egypt start near 88,580 EGP. Top-end pay reaches around 259,100 EGP. The middle 50% of earners sit between 112,000 and 204,700 EGP.
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Is the median management economist salary in Egypt higher or lower than the average?
The median is 161,300 EGP, lower than the average of 169,000 EGP. Half of management economists in Egypt earn below the median, half earn above it.
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What's the gender pay gap for management economists in Egypt?
Men working as a management economist in Egypt earn around 15% more than women on average (183,600 vs 159,500 EGP a year).
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Do management economists in Egypt get bonuses?
About 78% of management economists in Egypt reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8% of base salary.
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Do management economists earn more in the public or private sector in Egypt?
In Egypt, the public sector pays a management economist about 7% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
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How often do management economists in Egypt get a pay raise?
A management economist in Egypt sees a raise of around 13% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 9% a year.