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Average Model Maker Salary in Morocco for 2026

A model maker in Morocco earns about 107,900 MAD a year. That's 54% below the national average of 232,400 MAD.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Morocco sit around 51,400 MAD a year, while the very top stretches to 172,200 MAD. Everything on this page is in Moroccan dirham (MAD, symbol د.م.), 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 Morocco, 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 model maker make in Morocco?

Average salary
107,900 MAD
8,991 MAD per month
Lowest reported
51,400 MAD
4,283 MAD per month
Highest reported
172,200 MAD
14,350 MAD per month

A typical model maker working in Morocco brings home around 8,991 MAD a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 51,400 MAD, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 172,200 MAD 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 model maker 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 model maker pay ranges in Morocco

A good way to think about salary in Morocco is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all model makers in Morocco earn less than 115,400 MAD 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 77,400 MAD (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 152,300 MAD (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of model makers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 51,400 MAD. The highest stretch to 172,200 MAD, 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.

51,400
Low
115,400
Median
172,200
High
77,400
25th
152,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in MAD

Model maker pay by experience in Morocco

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a model maker in Morocco, 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 model maker salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    57,820 MAD
  • 2-5 Years
    +39% from previous
    80,280 MAD
  • 5-10 Years
    +45% from previous
    116,380 MAD
  • 10-15 Years
    +23% from previous
    143,200 MAD
  • 15-20 Years
    +6% from previous
    151,800 MAD
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    161,600 MAD

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 45%. That is the point at which a model maker 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.


Model maker pay by education in Morocco

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving model maker pay in Morocco. 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 model maker salary in Morocco broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    72,360 MAD
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +48% from previous
    106,960 MAD
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +49% from previous
    159,500 MAD

Model maker gender pay gap in Morocco

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Morocco is no exception. Male model makers in Morocco earn an average of 118,800 MAD a year, while female model makers earn around 103,820 MAD. That works out to a 14% 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.

Model Maker gender pay gap

13%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Morocco.

Men 118,800 MAD
Women 103,820 MAD

Pay raises for a model maker in Morocco

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 Morocco sees a raise of about 9% every 19 months, which works out to roughly 6% 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 Morocco, the national average raise is around 9% every 17 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Morocco:

  • Banking
    2%
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
    1%
  • 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 Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Model maker bonus rates in Morocco

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.

31%

31% of model makers in Morocco reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a model maker a low-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 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 69% of model makers reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Morocco

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

Model maker: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Morocco is about 8% 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 Morocco on average.

Public sector 239,300 MAD
Private sector 222,300 MAD

Model maker salary by city in Morocco

Model maker pay is not even across Morocco. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Casablanca
  • Marrakech
  • Tangier
  • Agadir
  • Rabat
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
CasablancaCity127,700 MAD136,200 MAD57,360-200,000 MAD
MarrakechCity115,520 MAD103,580 MAD62,420-172,400 MAD
TangierCity112,000 MAD109,720 MAD59,380-172,200 MAD
AgadirCity103,840 MAD102,380 MAD52,380-159,400 MAD
RabatCity100,140 MAD96,220 MAD52,820-152,300 MAD


Model Maker in Morocco: FAQs

  • How much does a model maker make per month in Morocco?

    A model maker in Morocco earns about 8,991 MAD a month before tax, based on an annual average of 107,900 MAD.

  • What's the salary range for a model maker in Morocco?

    Entry-level model makers in Morocco start near 51,400 MAD. Top-end pay reaches around 172,200 MAD. The middle 50% of earners sit between 77,400 and 152,300 MAD.

  • Is the median model maker salary in Morocco higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 115,400 MAD, higher than the average of 107,900 MAD. Half of model makers in Morocco earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for model makers in Morocco?

    Men working as a model maker in Morocco earn around 14% more than women on average (118,800 vs 103,820 MAD a year).

  • Do model makers in Morocco get bonuses?

    About 31% of model makers in Morocco reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do model makers earn more in the public or private sector in Morocco?

    In Morocco, the public sector pays a model maker about 8% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do model makers in Morocco get a pay raise?

    A model maker in Morocco sees a raise of around 9% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.