Average Optical Instrument Assembler Salary in Mozambique for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Optical Instrument Assembler salary for 2024 in Mozambique 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 Mozambican metical. To keep things simple, we are using the MZN currency code instead of the currency symbol MT.

How Much Does an Optical Instrument Assembler Make in Mozambique?

An Optical Instrument Assembler working in Mozambique will typically earn around 214,000 MZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 105,620 MZN to the highest average salary of 335,100 MZN.

Average Annual Salary
214,000 MZN
Average Monthly Salary
17,833 MZN

Lowest Annual Salary
105,620 MZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,801 MZN

Highest Annual Salary
335,100 MZN
Highest Monthly Salary
27,925 MZN

These are average salaries for an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Optical Instrument Assembler to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Optical Instrument Assembler 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 Optical Instrument Assembler Salaries in Mozambique

So we've looked at the average salaries an Optical Instrument Assembler will earn in Mozambique. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Optical Instrument Assembler can earn between 105,620 MZN and 335,100 MZN on average in Mozambique. 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 an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique is 217,900 MZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 217,900 MZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 217,900 MZN.

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 Optical Instrument Assembler salary in Mozambique, 25% of the population are earning less than 146,200 MZN while 75% of the population earn more than 146,200 MZN.

75% of the population earn less than 283,400 MZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 283,400 MZN.

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.

Optical Instrument Assembler Salary by Experience Level in Mozambique

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 optical instrument assembler 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. An Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 124,400 MZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Optical Instrument Assembler salary would increase to 159,400 MZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Optical Instrument Assembler, the average salary would be 218,900 MZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 275,200 MZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Optical Instrument Assembler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 294,700 MZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Optical Instrument Assembler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 314,500 MZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
124,400 MZN
2-5 Years +29%
159,400 MZN
5-10 Years +38%
218,900 MZN
10-15 Years +24%
275,200 MZN
15-20 Years +7%
294,700 MZN
20+ Years +7%
314,500 MZN

Optical Instrument Assembler Salary by Education Level in Mozambique

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 an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique with a high school education can earn an average salary of 159,400 MZN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 228,000 MZN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 315,900 MZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
159,400 MZN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
228,000 MZN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
315,900 MZN

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 Mozambique is around 201,000 to 603,000 MZN 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.

Optical Instrument Assembler 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 Mozambique, a male optical instrument assembler will earn an average of 221,500 MZN, while a female optical instrument assembler will earn around 201,100 MZN.

This means that a male optical instrument assembler earns approximately 10% more than a female optical instrument assembler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mozambique

Male
221,500 MZN
Female -10%
201,100 MZN

Optical Instrument Assembler Average Pay Raise in Mozambique

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 an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique is around 6% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mozambique is around 4% every 29 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 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mozambique for 2024

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

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Optical Instrument Assembler Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mozambique

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.

An Optical Instrument Assembler is a low bonus based job, with 12% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

88% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

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 Mozambique earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
522,700 MZN
Private Sector -14%
459,700 MZN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Optical Instrument Assembler

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Optical Instrument Assembler in Mozambique.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 417,200 MZN
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 340,400 MZN
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 467,700 MZN
Associate Engineer Engineering 397,900 MZN
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 252,300 MZN
Autocad Operator Engineering 275,500 MZN
Automation Engineer Engineering 447,700 MZN
Automation Engineer Engineering 460,500 MZN
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 382,600 MZN
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 398,300 MZN
BMS Engineer Engineering 409,000 MZN
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 232,900 MZN
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 406,300 MZN
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 448,500 MZN
CAD Designer Engineering 257,700 MZN
CAE Engineer Engineering 398,300 MZN
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 401,300 MZN
Chemical Engineer Engineering 440,200 MZN
Civil Drafter Engineering 263,200 MZN
Civil Engineer Engineering 430,000 MZN
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 430,000 MZN
Civil Technician Engineering 266,000 MZN
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 420,800 MZN
Communications Engineer Engineering 467,100 MZN
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 361,500 MZN
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 404,600 MZN
Contract Engineer Engineering 384,500 MZN
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 428,400 MZN
Controls Engineer Engineering 436,200 MZN
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 365,400 MZN
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 406,300 MZN
Design Engineer Engineering 447,700 MZN
Director of Engineering Engineering 828,400 MZN
Drafter Engineering 275,500 MZN
Drafting Manager Engineering 483,800 MZN
Drilling Engineer Engineering 406,300 MZN
Drilling Foreman Engineering 134,600 MZN
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 209,500 MZN
Electrical Engineer Engineering 478,000 MZN
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 592,600 MZN
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 466,900 MZN
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 215,100 MZN
Energy Engineer Engineering 466,300 MZN
Engine Assembler Engineering 187,300 MZN
Engineer Engineering 457,300 MZN
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 507,300 MZN
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 462,300 MZN
Engineering Consultant Engineering 559,000 MZN
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 618,800 MZN
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 420,100 MZN
Engineering Manager Engineering 602,700 MZN
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 573,500 MZN
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 769,500 MZN
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 489,500 MZN
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 480,600 MZN
Engineering Project Director Engineering 840,800 MZN
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 572,200 MZN
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 625,000 MZN
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 669,100 MZN
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 332,100 MZN
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 566,900 MZN
Engineering Technician Engineering 345,700 MZN
Engineering Technologist Engineering 335,800 MZN
Environmental Engineer Engineering 401,300 MZN
Equipment Engineer Engineering 394,800 MZN
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 535,900 MZN
Estimator Engineering 378,300 MZN
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 297,000 MZN
Fabricator Engineering 201,100 MZN
Facade Engineer Engineering 414,000 MZN
Fiber Analyst Engineering 232,400 MZN
Field Engineer Engineering 444,300 MZN
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 683,800 MZN
Fire Engineer Engineering 430,000 MZN
Fitter and Turner Engineering 128,900 MZN
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 496,100 MZN
Generation Engineer Engineering 415,900 MZN
Genetic Engineer Engineering 453,200 MZN
Geological Engineer Engineering 433,800 MZN
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 454,300 MZN
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 237,400 MZN
Highway Engineer Engineering 445,100 MZN
HSE Professional Engineering 406,300 MZN
HVAC Engineer Engineering 451,000 MZN
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 384,500 MZN
Industrial Engineer Engineering 428,400 MZN
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 407,300 MZN
Instrument Engineer Engineering 420,100 MZN
Instrument Technician Engineering 228,000 MZN
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 430,500 MZN
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 352,000 MZN
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 425,100 MZN
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 431,100 MZN
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 409,000 MZN
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 451,000 MZN
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 417,200 MZN
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 414,000 MZN
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 157,600 MZN
Maintenance Manager Engineering 442,300 MZN
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 403,100 MZN
Marine Engineer Engineering 442,200 MZN
Materials Engineer Engineering 407,100 MZN
Materials Researcher Engineering 401,300 MZN
Materials Technician Engineering 312,400 MZN
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 467,700 MZN
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 450,300 MZN
Mechanical Designer Engineering 384,200 MZN
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 464,400 MZN
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 581,300 MZN
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 394,300 MZN
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 457,300 MZN
Mining Engineer Engineering 433,800 MZN
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 448,500 MZN
Optical Engineer Engineering 431,300 MZN
PCB Assembler Engineering 152,000 MZN
Photonics Engineer Engineering 485,200 MZN
Photonics Technician Engineering 377,200 MZN
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 403,100 MZN
Piping Designer Engineering 228,500 MZN
Piping Engineer Engineering 399,900 MZN
Planning Engineer Engineering 448,500 MZN
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 197,600 MZN
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 430,500 MZN
Principal Engineer Engineering 430,500 MZN
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 453,200 MZN
Process Engineer Engineering 425,100 MZN
Process Operator Engineering 263,200 MZN
Product Development Engineer Engineering 424,300 MZN
Product Development Technician Engineering 308,300 MZN
Product Engineer Engineering 445,100 MZN
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 388,100 MZN
Production Engineer Engineering 442,200 MZN
Project Engineer Engineering 426,700 MZN
Proposal Manager Engineering 543,200 MZN
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 382,600 MZN
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 421,400 MZN
Rail Engineer Engineering 448,500 MZN
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 442,200 MZN
Robotics Engineer Engineering 498,500 MZN
Robotics Technician Engineering 340,400 MZN
Safety Engineer Engineering 420,100 MZN
Safety Inspector Engineering 340,000 MZN
Safety Manager Engineering 501,400 MZN
Safety Officer Engineering 221,500 MZN
Sales Engineer Engineering 467,100 MZN
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 375,200 MZN
Service Engineer Engineering 467,100 MZN
Solar Engineer Engineering 460,500 MZN
Staff Engineer Engineering 424,300 MZN
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 406,300 MZN
Stationary Engineer Engineering 366,200 MZN
Stress Engineer Engineering 383,300 MZN
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 420,100 MZN
Structural Designer Engineering 389,200 MZN
Structural Engineer Engineering 397,900 MZN
Structural Technician Engineering 273,000 MZN
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 425,100 MZN
Surveyor Engineering 320,500 MZN
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 209,500 MZN
Technical Assistant Engineering 221,500 MZN
Technical Engineer Engineering 351,200 MZN
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 361,500 MZN
Tender Engineer Engineering 397,900 MZN
Test Development Engineer Engineering 424,900 MZN
Test Engineer Engineering 430,500 MZN
Transportation Engineer Engineering 417,100 MZN
Validation Engineer Engineering 384,500 MZN
Verification Engineer Engineering 406,300 MZN
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 430,000 MZN
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 415,900 MZN
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 566,900 MZN
Work Planner Engineering 286,400 MZN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mozambique, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beira 205,700 MZN
Maputo 240,500 MZN
Matola 216,800 MZN
Nampula 191,600 MZN

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