Average Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary in Brunei for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Manufacturing Engineering Manager salary for 2024 in Brunei 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 Brunei dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the BND currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Manufacturing Engineering Manager Make in Brunei?

A Manufacturing Engineering Manager working in Brunei will typically earn around 50,980 BND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 23,480 BND to the highest average salary of 80,480 BND.

Average Annual Salary
50,980 BND
Average Monthly Salary
4,248 BND

Lowest Annual Salary
23,480 BND
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,956 BND

Highest Annual Salary
80,480 BND
Highest Monthly Salary
6,706 BND

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

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salaries in Brunei

So we've looked at the average salaries a Manufacturing Engineering Manager will earn in Brunei. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Manufacturing Engineering Manager can earn between 23,480 BND and 80,480 BND on average in Brunei. 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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei is 54,180 BND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 54,180 BND, and 50% of the population earn more than 54,180 BND.

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager salary in Brunei, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,940 BND while 75% of the population earn more than 36,940 BND.

75% of the population earn less than 72,360 BND, and 25% of the population earn more than 72,360 BND.

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.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary by Experience Level in Brunei

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 manufacturing engineering manager 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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 26,100 BND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Manufacturing Engineering Manager salary would increase to 39,640 BND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the average salary would be 55,220 BND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 66,480 BND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Manufacturing Engineering Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,800 BND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 76,540 BND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
26,100 BND
2-5 Years +38%
39,640 BND
5-10 Years +42%
55,220 BND
10-15 Years +22%
66,480 BND
15-20 Years +6%
67,800 BND
20+ Years +9%
76,540 BND

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary by Education Level in Brunei

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 39,640 BND.

  • Master's Degree. A Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 67,800 BND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
39,640 BND
Master's Degree +83%
67,800 BND

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 Brunei is around 16,100 to 48,200 BND 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 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 Brunei, a male manufacturing engineering manager will earn an average of 52,880 BND, while a female manufacturing engineering manager will earn around 47,580 BND.

This means that a male manufacturing engineering manager earns approximately 11% more than a female manufacturing engineering manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brunei

Male
52,880 BND
Female -11%
47,580 BND

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Average Pay Raise in Brunei

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei is around 7% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Brunei is around 5% every 28 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 = ( 7 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Brunei for 2024

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

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%

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brunei

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 66% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

34% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
66%
No Bonus
34%

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 Brunei earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
38,620 BND
Private Sector -6%
36,580 BND

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Manufacturing Engineering Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Brunei.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 9,960 BND
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 BND
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 18,260 BND
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,720 BND
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 37,200 BND
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 BND
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 19,380 BND
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 25,220 BND
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,660 BND
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 26,660 BND
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 BND
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,340 BND
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 20,300 BND
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 15,380 BND
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 BND
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 62,860 BND
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BND
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BND
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,460 BND
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 34,160 BND
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 16,720 BND
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BND
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 15,300 BND
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BND
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 19,060 BND
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 BND
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,000 BND
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BND
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BND
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 BND
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 19,220 BND
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 15,880 BND
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,760 BND
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 BND
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 22,420 BND
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 66,580 BND
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,160 BND
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,920 BND
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 53,660 BND
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 BND
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 20,520 BND
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 26,780 BND
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 BND
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 BND
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 12,760 BND
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 40,600 BND
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 BND
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 35,500 BND
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 42,460 BND
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 58,800 BND
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 19,220 BND
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,880 BND
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 28,860 BND
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,540 BND
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,740 BND
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 32,960 BND
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 37,200 BND
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 BND
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 19,860 BND
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,240 BND
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,480 BND
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,180 BND
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 30,840 BND
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 46,160 BND
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 11,880 BND
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BND
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 BND
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BND
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 BND
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 49,300 BND
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 60,160 BND
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 17,620 BND
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,580 BND
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 59,240 BND
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 47,400 BND
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 68,900 BND
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 35,520 BND
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 52,380 BND
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 BND
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 11,300 BND
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 65,080 BND
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,140 BND
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 26,500 BND
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 34,280 BND
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,820 BND
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,580 BND
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 43,340 BND
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 BND
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 52,460 BND
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,240 BND
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 14,140 BND
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 53,860 BND
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 18,940 BND
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BND
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 BND
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BND
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 33,120 BND
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,200 BND
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 61,680 BND
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 23,140 BND
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 17,560 BND
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BND
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 11,040 BND
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 10,000 BND
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 21,560 BND
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BND
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 41,180 BND

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