Average Pipefitter Salary in Macedonia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pipefitter salary for 2024 in Macedonia 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 denar. To keep things simple, we are using the MKD currency code instead of the currency symbol den.

How Much Does a Pipefitter Make in Macedonia?

A Pipefitter working in Macedonia will typically earn around 143,200 MKD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 69,060 MKD to the highest average salary of 221,500 MKD.

Average Annual Salary
143,200 MKD
Average Monthly Salary
11,933 MKD

Lowest Annual Salary
69,060 MKD
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,755 MKD

Highest Annual Salary
221,500 MKD
Highest Monthly Salary
18,458 MKD

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

Pipefitter 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 Pipefitter Salaries in Macedonia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pipefitter can earn between 69,060 MKD and 221,500 MKD on average in Macedonia. 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 Pipefitter in Macedonia is 146,200 MKD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 146,200 MKD, and 50% of the population earn more than 146,200 MKD.

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 Pipefitter salary in Macedonia, 25% of the population are earning less than 96,180 MKD while 75% of the population earn more than 96,180 MKD.

75% of the population earn less than 189,300 MKD, and 25% of the population earn more than 189,300 MKD.

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.

Pipefitter Salary by Experience Level in Macedonia

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 pipefitter 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 Pipefitter in Macedonia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 83,140 MKD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pipefitter salary would increase to 106,780 MKD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pipefitter, the average salary would be 148,300 MKD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 183,600 MKD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pipefitter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 196,800 MKD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pipefitter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 208,600 MKD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
83,140 MKD
2-5 Years +29%
106,780 MKD
5-10 Years +38%
148,300 MKD
10-15 Years +24%
183,600 MKD
15-20 Years +7%
196,800 MKD
20+ Years +7%
208,600 MKD

Pipefitter Salary by Education Level in Macedonia

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

  • High School. A Pipefitter in Macedonia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 106,780 MKD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pipefitter in Macedonia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 152,000 MKD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pipefitter in Macedonia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 209,500 MKD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
106,780 MKD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
152,000 MKD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
209,500 MKD

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 Macedonia is around 230,000 to 689,000 MKD 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.

Pipefitter 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 Macedonia, a male pipefitter will earn an average of 148,300 MKD, while a female pipefitter will earn around 139,100 MKD.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Macedonia

Male
148,300 MKD
Female -7%
139,100 MKD

Pipefitter Average Pay Raise in Macedonia

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 Pipefitter in Macedonia is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Macedonia 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Pipefitter in Macedonia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Macedonia for 2024

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

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%

Pipefitter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Macedonia

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 Pipefitter 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 Macedonia earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
573,500 MKD
Private Sector -10%
519,300 MKD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Pipefitter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Pipefitter in Macedonia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 228,500 MKD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 175,900 MKD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 272,800 MKD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MKD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 245,300 MKD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 800,500 MKD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 222,300 MKD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 172,400 MKD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 782,500 MKD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 190,500 MKD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 216,800 MKD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 498,000 MKD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 273,300 MKD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MKD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 222,300 MKD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 403,100 MKD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 210,500 MKD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 315,700 MKD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 MKD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 440,200 MKD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 942,700 MKD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 180,300 MKD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 960,900 MKD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 890,700 MKD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 674,100 MKD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 538,600 MKD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 541,700 MKD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 879,800 MKD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 942,700 MKD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 514,300 MKD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 714,300 MKD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 341,400 MKD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 340,400 MKD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MKD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 189,300 MKD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 225,300 MKD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 207,700 MKD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 183,700 MKD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MKD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 190,500 MKD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 176,800 MKD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 MKD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 MKD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 194,600 MKD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 176,800 MKD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 573,500 MKD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 221,500 MKD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 390,000 MKD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 275,200 MKD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 232,900 MKD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 543,200 MKD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 175,900 MKD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 311,700 MKD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MKD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 309,800 MKD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 MKD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MKD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MKD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 MKD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MKD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 MKD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 259,100 MKD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 592,600 MKD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MKD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 189,300 MKD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MKD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MKD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 MKD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 MKD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 268,900 MKD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 272,800 MKD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 MKD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 174,000 MKD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 MKD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 MKD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 191,600 MKD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 437,900 MKD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 618,800 MKD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 340,400 MKD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 340,000 MKD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MKD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 169,000 MKD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MKD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 185,100 MKD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 454,900 MKD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 818,100 MKD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 272,800 MKD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 196,800 MKD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MKD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 772,900 MKD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 786,600 MKD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 MKD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 174,000 MKD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 568,500 MKD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 151,800 MKD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 208,600 MKD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Skopje 161,300 MKD

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