Average Mine Engineer Salary in Swaziland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mine Engineer salary for 2024 in Swaziland 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 Swazi lilangeni. To keep things simple, we are using the SZL currency code instead of the currency symbol L.

How Much Does a Mine Engineer Make in Swaziland?

A Mine Engineer working in Swaziland will typically earn around 50,340 SZL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 24,200 SZL to the highest average salary of 79,280 SZL.

Average Annual Salary
50,340 SZL
Average Monthly Salary
4,195 SZL

Lowest Annual Salary
24,200 SZL
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,016 SZL

Highest Annual Salary
79,280 SZL
Highest Monthly Salary
6,606 SZL

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

Mine 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 Mine Engineer Salaries in Swaziland

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mine Engineer can earn between 24,200 SZL and 79,280 SZL on average in Swaziland. 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 Mine Engineer in Swaziland is 48,760 SZL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 48,760 SZL, and 50% of the population earn more than 48,760 SZL.

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 Mine Engineer salary in Swaziland, 25% of the population are earning less than 35,560 SZL while 75% of the population earn more than 35,560 SZL.

75% of the population earn less than 61,620 SZL, and 25% of the population earn more than 61,620 SZL.

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.

Mine Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Swaziland

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 mine 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 Mine Engineer in Swaziland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 27,020 SZL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mine Engineer salary would increase to 36,700 SZL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mine Engineer, the average salary would be 51,120 SZL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 64,300 SZL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mine Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,320 SZL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mine Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 73,020 SZL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
27,020 SZL
2-5 Years +31%
36,700 SZL
5-10 Years +40%
51,120 SZL
10-15 Years +20%
64,300 SZL
15-20 Years +9%
67,320 SZL
20+ Years +8%
73,020 SZL

Mine Engineer Salary by Education Level in Swaziland

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 Mine Engineer in Swaziland 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 Mine Engineer in Swaziland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 36,160 SZL.

  • Master's Degree. A Mine Engineer in Swaziland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 61,760 SZL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
36,160 SZL
Master's Degree +77%
61,760 SZL

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 Swaziland is around 22,500 to 67,600 SZL 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.

Mine 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 Swaziland, a male mine engineer will earn an average of 56,060 SZL, while a female mine engineer will earn around 47,760 SZL.

This means that a male mine engineer earns approximately 17% more than a female mine engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Swaziland

Male
56,060 SZL
Female -17%
47,760 SZL

Mine Engineer Average Pay Raise in Swaziland

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 Mine Engineer in Swaziland is around 9% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Swaziland 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 = ( 9 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Mine Engineer in Swaziland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Swaziland for 2024

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

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%

Mine Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Swaziland

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 Mine Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 36% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

64% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
36%
No Bonus
64%

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 Swaziland earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
55,580 SZL
Private Sector -9%
50,980 SZL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Mine Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,540 SZL
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,140 SZL
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 24,280 SZL
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 19,060 SZL
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 22,400 SZL
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,780 SZL
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,200 SZL
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,580 SZL
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,080 SZL
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 36,020 SZL
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,180 SZL
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,060 SZL
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,400 SZL
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,900 SZL
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,360 SZL
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 18,780 SZL
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 20,940 SZL
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 113,420 SZL
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,940 SZL
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,500 SZL
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,100 SZL
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,740 SZL
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,180 SZL
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,760 SZL
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,700 SZL
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,600 SZL
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,460 SZL
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,280 SZL
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 54,280 SZL
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 46,040 SZL
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,100 SZL
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 25,720 SZL
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,660 SZL
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 20,460 SZL
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 42,320 SZL
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 77,340 SZL
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,660 SZL
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,340 SZL
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,760 SZL
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,280 SZL
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,340 SZL
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,380 SZL
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,060 SZL
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,640 SZL
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,360 SZL
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,480 SZL
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,640 SZL
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,020 SZL
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,780 SZL
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,660 SZL
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,140 SZL
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,360 SZL
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 59,000 SZL
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,560 SZL
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,000 SZL
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 59,380 SZL
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,820 SZL
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,560 SZL
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,080 SZL
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,200 SZL
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,180 SZL
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 33,120 SZL
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 28,180 SZL
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,720 SZL
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 20,500 SZL
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,020 SZL
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,720 SZL
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 27,560 SZL
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 32,620 SZL
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 21,020 SZL
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 29,160 SZL
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,960 SZL
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,200 SZL
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 22,540 SZL
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,020 SZL
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,580 SZL
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 62,060 SZL
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,840 SZL
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 32,420 SZL
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,200 SZL
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,280 SZL
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,340 SZL
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 32,900 SZL
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,960 SZL
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,540 SZL
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,640 SZL
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,360 SZL
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 18,940 SZL
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 26,280 SZL
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,880 SZL

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