Average Photonics Engineer Salary in Cameroon for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Photonics Engineer salary for 2024 in Cameroon 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 Central African CFA franc. To keep things simple, we are using the XAF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr.

How Much Does a Photonics Engineer Make in Cameroon?

A Photonics Engineer working in Cameroon will typically earn around 5,242,700 XAF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 2,617,900 XAF to the highest average salary of 8,123,400 XAF.

Average Annual Salary
5,242,700 XAF
Average Monthly Salary
436,891 XAF

Lowest Annual Salary
2,617,900 XAF
Lowest Monthly Salary
218,158 XAF

Highest Annual Salary
8,123,400 XAF
Highest Monthly Salary
676,950 XAF

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

Photonics 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 Photonics Engineer Salaries in Cameroon

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Photonics Engineer can earn between 2,617,900 XAF and 8,123,400 XAF on average in Cameroon. 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 Photonics Engineer in Cameroon is 5,242,700 XAF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 5,242,700 XAF, and 50% of the population earn more than 5,242,700 XAF.

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 Photonics Engineer salary in Cameroon, 25% of the population are earning less than 3,539,100 XAF while 75% of the population earn more than 3,539,100 XAF.

75% of the population earn less than 6,682,700 XAF, and 25% of the population earn more than 6,682,700 XAF.

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.

Photonics Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Cameroon

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 photonics 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 Photonics Engineer in Cameroon that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 3,144,700 XAF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Photonics Engineer salary would increase to 4,162,800 XAF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Photonics Engineer, the average salary would be 5,567,700 XAF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 6,635,400 XAF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Photonics Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 7,164,900 XAF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Photonics Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 7,680,400 XAF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
3,144,700 XAF
2-5 Years +32%
4,162,800 XAF
5-10 Years +34%
5,567,700 XAF
10-15 Years +19%
6,635,400 XAF
15-20 Years +8%
7,164,900 XAF
20+ Years +7%
7,680,400 XAF

Photonics Engineer Salary by Education Level in Cameroon

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 Photonics Engineer in Cameroon 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 Photonics Engineer in Cameroon with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 4,488,100 XAF.

  • Master's Degree. A Photonics Engineer in Cameroon with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 7,081,500 XAF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
4,488,100 XAF
Master's Degree +58%
7,081,500 XAF

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 Cameroon is around 2,300,000 to 6,900,000 XAF 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.

Photonics 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 Cameroon, a male photonics engineer will earn an average of 5,388,100 XAF, while a female photonics engineer will earn around 5,038,200 XAF.

This means that a male photonics engineer earns approximately 7% more than a female photonics engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Cameroon

Male
5,388,100 XAF
Female -7%
5,038,200 XAF

Photonics Engineer Average Pay Raise in Cameroon

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 Photonics Engineer in Cameroon is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Cameroon 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 = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Photonics Engineer in Cameroon can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Cameroon for 2024

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

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%

Photonics Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cameroon

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 Photonics Engineer 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 3%.

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 Cameroon earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
5,735,900 XAF
Private Sector -11%
5,183,700 XAF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Photonics Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 4,860,800 XAF
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 3,829,500 XAF
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 5,761,400 XAF
Associate Engineer Engineering 4,570,300 XAF
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 2,928,100 XAF
Autocad Operator Engineering 3,108,200 XAF
Automation Engineer Engineering 5,183,700 XAF
Automation Engineer Engineering 5,280,300 XAF
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 4,618,200 XAF
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 4,558,700 XAF
BMS Engineer Engineering 4,777,400 XAF
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 2,734,500 XAF
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 4,956,800 XAF
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 5,172,800 XAF
CAD Designer Engineering 2,941,000 XAF
CAE Engineer Engineering 4,846,300 XAF
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 4,429,300 XAF
Chemical Engineer Engineering 5,161,100 XAF
Civil Drafter Engineering 3,013,500 XAF
Civil Engineer Engineering 5,183,700 XAF
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 4,822,700 XAF
Civil Technician Engineering 2,964,800 XAF
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 4,739,800 XAF
Communications Engineer Engineering 5,136,500 XAF
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 4,450,400 XAF
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 4,642,200 XAF
Contract Engineer Engineering 4,810,800 XAF
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 4,846,300 XAF
Controls Engineer Engineering 4,860,800 XAF
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 4,499,000 XAF
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 4,537,100 XAF
Design Engineer Engineering 4,822,700 XAF
Director of Engineering Engineering 9,874,200 XAF
Drafter Engineering 3,205,100 XAF
Drafting Manager Engineering 5,531,100 XAF
Drilling Engineer Engineering 4,762,300 XAF
Drilling Foreman Engineering 1,476,700 XAF
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 2,447,200 XAF
Electrical Engineer Engineering 5,591,900 XAF
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 6,862,900 XAF
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 5,388,100 XAF
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 2,471,700 XAF
Energy Engineer Engineering 5,003,800 XAF
Engine Assembler Engineering 2,290,300 XAF
Engineer Engineering 5,232,400 XAF
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 5,747,700 XAF
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 5,676,700 XAF
Engineering Consultant Engineering 6,733,900 XAF
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 7,342,500 XAF
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 4,777,400 XAF
Engineering Manager Engineering 6,958,900 XAF
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 6,768,400 XAF
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 9,166,100 XAF
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 5,940,300 XAF
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 5,605,200 XAF
Engineering Project Director Engineering 10,102,100 XAF
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 6,024,400 XAF
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 6,670,600 XAF
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 8,206,100 XAF
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 3,925,200 XAF
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 6,911,700 XAF
Engineering Technician Engineering 3,696,900 XAF
Engineering Technologist Engineering 3,805,100 XAF
Environmental Engineer Engineering 5,038,200 XAF
Equipment Engineer Engineering 4,403,400 XAF
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 6,613,100 XAF
Estimator Engineering 4,369,800 XAF
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 3,564,300 XAF
Fabricator Engineering 2,146,100 XAF
Facade Engineer Engineering 4,714,900 XAF
Fiber Analyst Engineering 2,724,700 XAF
Field Engineer Engineering 4,883,400 XAF
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 8,257,300 XAF
Fire Engineer Engineering 4,726,900 XAF
Fitter and Turner Engineering 1,570,900 XAF
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 5,495,200 XAF
Generation Engineer Engineering 5,003,800 XAF
Genetic Engineer Engineering 5,172,800 XAF
Geological Engineer Engineering 5,232,400 XAF
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 5,388,100 XAF
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 2,495,600 XAF
Highway Engineer Engineering 4,739,800 XAF
HSE Professional Engineering 4,537,100 XAF
HVAC Engineer Engineering 5,256,700 XAF
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 4,320,200 XAF
Industrial Engineer Engineering 4,931,400 XAF
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 4,956,800 XAF
Instrument Engineer Engineering 4,870,300 XAF
Instrument Technician Engineering 2,807,200 XAF
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 4,739,800 XAF
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 4,211,600 XAF
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 4,633,100 XAF
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 5,099,700 XAF
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 4,667,500 XAF
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 5,088,900 XAF
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 4,570,300 XAF
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 4,681,400 XAF
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 1,800,200 XAF
Maintenance Manager Engineering 4,822,700 XAF
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 4,510,700 XAF
Marine Engineer Engineering 4,895,800 XAF
Materials Engineer Engineering 4,943,500 XAF
Materials Researcher Engineering 4,548,600 XAF
Materials Technician Engineering 3,421,600 XAF
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 5,376,200 XAF
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 5,471,700 XAF
Mechanical Designer Engineering 4,162,800 XAF
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 5,038,200 XAF
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 6,901,600 XAF
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 4,883,400 XAF
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 5,076,600 XAF
Mining Engineer Engineering 4,786,100 XAF
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 5,221,800 XAF
Optical Engineer Engineering 4,618,200 XAF
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 2,508,300 XAF
PCB Assembler Engineering 1,846,200 XAF
Photonics Technician Engineering 4,439,200 XAF
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 4,609,700 XAF
Piping Designer Engineering 2,566,100 XAF
Piping Engineer Engineering 4,499,000 XAF
Planning Engineer Engineering 4,777,400 XAF
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 2,242,500 XAF
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 5,136,500 XAF
Principal Engineer Engineering 4,991,200 XAF
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 5,172,800 XAF
Process Engineer Engineering 4,919,600 XAF
Process Operator Engineering 3,023,200 XAF
Product Development Engineer Engineering 5,351,400 XAF
Product Development Technician Engineering 3,685,200 XAF
Product Engineer Engineering 5,038,200 XAF
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 4,465,800 XAF
Production Engineer Engineering 4,690,500 XAF
Project Engineer Engineering 5,305,100 XAF
Proposal Manager Engineering 6,480,800 XAF
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 4,439,200 XAF
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 4,667,500 XAF
Rail Engineer Engineering 4,919,600 XAF
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 5,197,600 XAF
Robotics Engineer Engineering 5,340,600 XAF
Robotics Technician Engineering 4,019,900 XAF
Safety Engineer Engineering 5,063,200 XAF
Safety Inspector Engineering 3,792,300 XAF
Safety Manager Engineering 5,747,700 XAF
Safety Officer Engineering 2,579,200 XAF
Sales Engineer Engineering 5,242,700 XAF
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 4,499,000 XAF
Service Engineer Engineering 5,053,200 XAF
Solar Engineer Engineering 5,326,200 XAF
Staff Engineer Engineering 4,642,200 XAF
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 4,762,300 XAF
Stationary Engineer Engineering 4,548,600 XAF
Stress Engineer Engineering 4,450,400 XAF
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 4,870,300 XAF
Structural Designer Engineering 4,320,200 XAF
Structural Engineer Engineering 5,053,200 XAF
Structural Technician Engineering 3,108,200 XAF
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 4,919,600 XAF
Surveyor Engineering 3,850,500 XAF
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 2,411,500 XAF
Technical Assistant Engineering 2,435,600 XAF
Technical Engineer Engineering 4,380,400 XAF
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 4,450,400 XAF
Tender Engineer Engineering 4,260,400 XAF
Test Development Engineer Engineering 5,003,800 XAF
Test Engineer Engineering 4,895,800 XAF
Transportation Engineer Engineering 4,510,700 XAF
Validation Engineer Engineering 4,270,100 XAF
Verification Engineer Engineering 4,860,800 XAF
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 4,834,900 XAF
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 4,786,100 XAF
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 6,514,800 XAF
Work Planner Engineering 3,359,900 XAF

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Douala 5,761,400 XAF
Yaounde 5,326,200 XAF

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