Average Metrology Engineer Salary in Brunei for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Metrology Engineer salary for 2026 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 Metrology Engineer Make in Brunei?

A Metrology Engineer working in Brunei will typically earn around 34,240 BND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 18,780 BND to the highest average salary of 50,980 BND.

Average Annual Salary34,240 BND
Average Monthly Salary2,853 BND
Average Lowest Salary18,780 BND
Lowest Monthly Salary1,565 BND
Average Highest Salary50,980 BND
Highest Monthly Salary4,248 BND

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

Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer Salaries in Brunei

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Metrology Engineer can earn between 18,780 BND and 50,980 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 Metrology Engineer in Brunei is 33,120 BND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 33,120 BND, and 50% of the population earn more than 33,120 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 Metrology Engineer salary in Brunei, 25% of the population are earning less than 23,400 BND while 75% of the population earn more than 23,400 BND.

75% of the population earn less than 38,620 BND, and 25% of the population earn more than 38,620 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.

Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer in Brunei that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 19,480 BND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Metrology Engineer salary would increase to 27,300 BND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Metrology Engineer, the average salary would be 33,520 BND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 42,320 BND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Metrology Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 43,760 BND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Metrology Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 48,160 BND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
19,480 BND
2-5 Years+34%
27,300 BND
5-10 Years+30%
33,520 BND
10-15 Years+21%
42,320 BND
15-20 Years+9%
43,760 BND
20+ Years+5%
48,160 BND

Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer in Brunei with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 27,620 BND.
  • Master's Degree. A Metrology Engineer in Brunei with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 36,720 BND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree-
27,620 BND
Master's Degree+39%
36,720 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.

Metrology Engineer 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 metrology engineer will earn an average of 37,200 BND, while a female metrology engineer will earn around 32,200 BND.

This means that a male metrology engineer earns approximately 16% more than a female metrology engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brunei

Male-
37,200 BND
Female-16%
32,200 BND

Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer in Brunei is around 6% 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 = ( 6 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Metrology Engineer in Brunei can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Brunei for 2026

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%

Metrology Engineer 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 Metrology Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus-
35%
No Bonus-
65%

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 Metrology Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Metrology Engineer in Brunei.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Assembly ForemanFactory and Manufacturing9,960 BND
Assembly Line WorkerFactory and Manufacturing12,300 BND
Assembly SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing18,260 BND
Assistance Maintenance ManagerFactory and Manufacturing36,720 BND
Assistant Shipping ManagerFactory and Manufacturing37,200 BND
CNC MachinistFactory and Manufacturing25,220 BND
CNC OperatorFactory and Manufacturing23,660 BND
CNC ProgrammerFactory and Manufacturing26,660 BND
Chemical Equipment ControllerFactory and Manufacturing25,680 BND
Chemical Technican ApprenticeFactory and Manufacturing19,380 BND
Colour TechnologistFactory and Manufacturing14,540 BND
Contracts ManagerFactory and Manufacturing43,340 BND
Data Collection CoordinatorFactory and Manufacturing20,300 BND
Demand PlannerFactory and Manufacturing15,380 BND
Derrick OperatorFactory and Manufacturing10,220 BND
Director of ManufacturingFactory and Manufacturing62,860 BND
Dock WorkerFactory and Manufacturing12,020 BND
Drying TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing12,020 BND
Equipment OperatorFactory and Manufacturing9,460 BND
Export Sales CoordinatorFactory and Manufacturing34,160 BND
Factory SuperintendentFactory and Manufacturing16,720 BND
Factory WorkerFactory and Manufacturing10,080 BND
Failure Analysis TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing15,300 BND
Fiberglass LaminatorFactory and Manufacturing10,080 BND
Food TechnologistFactory and Manufacturing19,060 BND
Forklift DriverFactory and Manufacturing12,300 BND
Forklift OperatorFactory and Manufacturing10,000 BND
Forming Machine OperatorFactory and Manufacturing10,080 BND
Furnace OperatorFactory and Manufacturing8,880 BND
Gas Appliance RepairerFactory and Manufacturing10,220 BND
General Warehouse AssociateFactory and Manufacturing19,220 BND
HSE ManagerFactory and Manufacturing43,760 BND
Heavy Equipment OperatorFactory and Manufacturing15,880 BND
Industrial EngineerFactory and Manufacturing36,700 BND
Industrial Machinery MechanicFactory and Manufacturing22,420 BND
Industrial Production ManagerFactory and Manufacturing66,580 BND
Industrial Safety and Health EngineerFactory and Manufacturing34,160 BND
Intake OperatorFactory and Manufacturing14,920 BND
Key Account ManagerFactory and Manufacturing53,660 BND
Lift Truck OperatorFactory and Manufacturing12,520 BND
Loading SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing20,520 BND
Logistic CoordinatorFactory and Manufacturing26,780 BND
Logistics ClerkFactory and Manufacturing12,620 BND
Machine OperatorFactory and Manufacturing12,300 BND
MachinistFactory and Manufacturing12,760 BND
Maintenance ManagerFactory and Manufacturing40,600 BND
Maintenance Store ClerkFactory and Manufacturing12,520 BND
Manufacturing EngineerFactory and Manufacturing35,500 BND
Manufacturing Engineering ManagerFactory and Manufacturing50,980 BND
Manufacturing Engineering TechnologistFactory and Manufacturing42,460 BND
Manufacturing ManagerFactory and Manufacturing58,800 BND
Manufacturing OperativeFactory and Manufacturing19,220 BND
Manufacturing Production TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing11,880 BND
Manufacturing SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing28,860 BND
Manufacturing TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing13,540 BND
Materials ManagerFactory and Manufacturing48,740 BND
Materials SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing32,960 BND
Mechanical Fitter EngineerFactory and Manufacturing37,200 BND
Mechanical ForemanFactory and Manufacturing12,840 BND
Merchandise PlannerFactory and Manufacturing19,860 BND
Operations EngineerFactory and Manufacturing34,480 BND
Operations ManagerFactory and Manufacturing50,180 BND
Order Management CoordinatorFactory and Manufacturing30,840 BND
Order Processing ManagerFactory and Manufacturing46,160 BND
Order SelectorFactory and Manufacturing11,880 BND
Package HandlerFactory and Manufacturing12,020 BND
Packaging ManagerFactory and Manufacturing36,700 BND
PackerFactory and Manufacturing10,080 BND
Packing Deputy SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing26,100 BND
Planning ManagerFactory and Manufacturing49,300 BND
Plant ManagerFactory and Manufacturing60,160 BND
Precision Instrument RepairerFactory and Manufacturing17,620 BND
Process TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing12,580 BND
Product ManagerFactory and Manufacturing59,240 BND
Production AnalystFactory and Manufacturing47,400 BND
Production DirectorFactory and Manufacturing68,900 BND
Production EngineerFactory and Manufacturing35,520 BND
Production Engineering SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing52,380 BND
Production InspectorFactory and Manufacturing36,020 BND
Production LaborerFactory and Manufacturing11,300 BND
Production ManagerFactory and Manufacturing65,080 BND
Production OperatorFactory and Manufacturing14,140 BND
Production SchedulerFactory and Manufacturing26,500 BND
Production SupervisorFactory and Manufacturing34,280 BND
Production TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing14,820 BND
Production WorkerFactory and Manufacturing12,580 BND
Quality Control AnalystFactory and Manufacturing43,340 BND
Quality Control InspectorFactory and Manufacturing36,020 BND
Quality Control ManagerFactory and Manufacturing52,460 BND
SHEQ OfficerFactory and Manufacturing14,140 BND
Service TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing12,240 BND
Shipping ManagerFactory and Manufacturing53,860 BND
Small Engine MechanicFactory and Manufacturing18,940 BND
Spray PainterFactory and Manufacturing8,880 BND
Sterile Processing TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing10,980 BND
Structural WelderFactory and Manufacturing12,020 BND
Supply Chain OperativeFactory and Manufacturing33,120 BND
Technical OperatorFactory and Manufacturing14,200 BND
Technology Development ManagerFactory and Manufacturing61,680 BND
Testing TechnicianFactory and Manufacturing23,140 BND
ToolmakerFactory and Manufacturing17,560 BND
Warehouse Forklift OperatorFactory and Manufacturing10,080 BND
Warehouse OperativeFactory and Manufacturing11,040 BND
Warehouse WorkerFactory and Manufacturing10,000 BND
Warranty HandlerFactory and Manufacturing21,560 BND
WelderFactory and Manufacturing12,020 BND
Workshop ManagerFactory and Manufacturing41,180 BND

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