Average Payroll Assistant Salary in Brunei for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant Make in Brunei?

A Payroll Assistant working in Brunei will typically earn around 19,380 BND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 8,560 BND to the highest average salary of 34,080 BND.

Average Annual Salary
19,380 BND
Average Monthly Salary
1,615 BND

Lowest Annual Salary
8,560 BND
Lowest Monthly Salary
713 BND

Highest Annual Salary
34,080 BND
Highest Monthly Salary
2,840 BND

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

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant Salaries in Brunei

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Payroll Assistant can earn between 8,560 BND and 34,080 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 Payroll Assistant in Brunei is 20,460 BND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 20,460 BND, and 50% of the population earn more than 20,460 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 Payroll Assistant salary in Brunei, 25% of the population are earning less than 12,240 BND while 75% of the population earn more than 12,240 BND.

75% of the population earn less than 27,480 BND, and 25% of the population earn more than 27,480 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.

Payroll Assistant 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 payroll assistant 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 Payroll Assistant in Brunei that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 9,960 BND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Payroll Assistant salary would increase to 13,560 BND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Payroll Assistant, the average salary would be 21,380 BND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 25,940 BND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Payroll Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 27,620 BND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Payroll Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 32,020 BND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
9,960 BND
2-5 Years +34%
13,560 BND
5-10 Years +48%
21,380 BND
10-15 Years +22%
25,940 BND
15-20 Years +9%
27,620 BND
20+ Years +8%
32,020 BND

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Payroll Assistant in Brunei with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 13,060 BND.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Payroll Assistant in Brunei with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 23,660 BND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
13,060 BND
Bachelor's Degree +93%
23,660 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.

Payroll Assistant 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 payroll assistant will earn an average of 23,380 BND, while a female payroll assistant will earn around 16,980 BND.

This means that a male payroll assistant earns approximately 38% more than a female payroll assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brunei

Male
23,380 BND
Female -38%
16,980 BND

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant in Brunei is around 7% every 28 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 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Payroll Assistant 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%

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Payroll Assistant

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

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 27,020 BND
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 29,600 BND
Benefits Manager Human Resources 49,820 BND
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 32,620 BND
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 62,420 BND
Chief People Officer Human Resources 66,820 BND
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 32,020 BND
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 51,100 BND
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 20,460 BND
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 32,620 BND
Compensation Manager Human Resources 53,860 BND
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 60,920 BND
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 41,560 BND
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 29,160 BND
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 58,720 BND
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 38,140 BND
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 47,180 BND
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 20,120 BND
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 45,200 BND
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 44,800 BND
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 41,180 BND
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 37,880 BND
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 32,020 BND
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 44,140 BND
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 45,060 BND
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 47,760 BND
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 31,040 BND
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 41,660 BND
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 46,400 BND
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 43,360 BND
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 31,980 BND
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 21,020 BND
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 31,400 BND
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 19,020 BND
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 24,820 BND
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 28,820 BND
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 40,240 BND
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 29,600 BND
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 62,100 BND
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 40,600 BND
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 43,520 BND
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 29,540 BND
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 51,100 BND
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 57,800 BND
Headhunter Human Resources 42,960 BND
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 24,200 BND
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 24,280 BND
HRIS Manager Human Resources 36,800 BND
HRIS Officer Human Resources 20,120 BND
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 23,520 BND
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 23,360 BND
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 18,780 BND
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 23,140 BND
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 26,660 BND
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 38,780 BND
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 35,300 BND
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 23,480 BND
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 17,620 BND
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 45,600 BND
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 16,400 BND
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 49,020 BND
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 20,120 BND
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 35,420 BND
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 48,160 BND
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 55,320 BND
Human Resources Director Human Resources 67,560 BND
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 38,780 BND
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 31,980 BND
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 56,460 BND
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 22,340 BND
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 40,600 BND
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 22,420 BND
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 36,720 BND
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 52,540 BND
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 32,960 BND
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 24,280 BND
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 42,320 BND
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 59,660 BND
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 54,140 BND
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 39,800 BND
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 48,760 BND
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 50,520 BND
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 20,460 BND
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 53,860 BND
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 21,980 BND
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 47,760 BND
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 53,660 BND
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 26,780 BND
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 24,860 BND
People Development Officer Human Resources 34,080 BND
Personnel Officer Human Resources 15,920 BND
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 45,060 BND
Records Clerk Human Resources 17,260 BND
Records Manager Human Resources 24,720 BND
Recruiter Human Resources 43,340 BND
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 20,000 BND
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 57,820 BND
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 41,700 BND
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 23,660 BND
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 35,520 BND
Research Associate Human Resources 19,860 BND
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 45,060 BND
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 56,880 BND
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 31,980 BND
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 28,180 BND
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 27,380 BND
Training Administrator Human Resources 26,020 BND
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 50,340 BND
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 42,040 BND
Training Executive Human Resources 49,560 BND
Training Manager Human Resources 49,200 BND
Training Officer Human Resources 19,980 BND
Training Specialist Human Resources 29,600 BND

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