Average Pipeline Engineer Salary in Swaziland for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Pipeline Engineer salary for 2026 in Swaziland 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 Swazi lilangeni. To keep things simple, we are using the SZL currency code instead of the currency symbol L.

How Much Does a Pipeline Engineer Make in Swaziland?

A Pipeline Engineer working in Swaziland will typically earn around 45,000 SZL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 22,400 SZL to the highest average salary of 72,180 SZL.

Average Annual Salary45,000 SZL
Average Monthly Salary3,750 SZL
Average Lowest Salary22,400 SZL
Lowest Monthly Salary1,866 SZL
Average Highest Salary72,180 SZL
Highest Monthly Salary6,015 SZL

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

Pipeline 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 Pipeline Engineer Salaries in Swaziland

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pipeline Engineer can earn between 22,400 SZL and 72,180 SZL on average in Swaziland. 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 Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland is 45,580 SZL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 45,580 SZL, and 50% of the population earn more than 45,580 SZL.

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 Pipeline Engineer salary in Swaziland, 25% of the population are earning less than 30,220 SZL while 75% of the population earn more than 30,220 SZL.

75% of the population earn less than 56,100 SZL, and 25% of the population earn more than 56,100 SZL.

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.

Pipeline Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Swaziland

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 Pipeline 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 Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 29,040 SZL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pipeline Engineer salary would increase to 36,800 SZL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pipeline Engineer, the average salary would be 45,720 SZL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 57,800 SZL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pipeline Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 63,500 SZL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pipeline Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 66,440 SZL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
29,040 SZL
2-5 Years+34%
36,800 SZL
5-10 Years+30%
45,720 SZL
10-15 Years+21%
57,800 SZL
15-20 Years+9%
63,500 SZL
20+ Years+5%
66,440 SZL

Pipeline Engineer Salary by Education Level in Swaziland

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 Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland 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 Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 36,720 SZL.
  • Master's Degree. A Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 51,900 SZL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree-
36,720 SZL
Master's Degree+39%
51,900 SZL

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 Swaziland is around 22,500 to 67,600 SZL 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.

Pipeline 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 Swaziland, a male pipeline engineer will earn an average of 48,940 SZL, while a female pipeline engineer will earn around 43,340 SZL.

This means that a male pipeline engineer earns approximately 13% more than a female pipeline engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Swaziland

Male-
48,940 SZL
Female-13%
43,340 SZL

Pipeline Engineer Average Pay Raise in Swaziland

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 Pipeline Engineer in Swaziland is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Swaziland 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 = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Swaziland for 2026

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

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%

Pipeline Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Swaziland

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 Pipeline Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus-
35%
No Bonus-
65%

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 Swaziland earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
55,580 SZL
Private Sector-9%
50,980 SZL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Pipeline Engineer

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
Acoustics EngineerEngineering46,880 SZL
Assembly Engineering TechnicianEngineering36,700 SZL
Assistant Chief EngineerEngineering52,880 SZL
Associate EngineerEngineering44,300 SZL
AutoCAD DrafterEngineering29,320 SZL
Autocad OperatorEngineering29,640 SZL
Automation EngineerEngineering51,900 SZL
Automation EngineerEngineering56,060 SZL
Avionic System Support EngineerEngineering46,160 SZL
BMS EngineerEngineering45,600 SZL
Biochemical EngineerEngineering47,180 SZL
Bridge and Lock TenderEngineering29,540 SZL
Broadcast EngineerEngineering48,640 SZL
CAD Design EngineerEngineering51,800 SZL
CAD DesignerEngineering34,080 SZL
CAE EngineerEngineering45,580 SZL
Ceramics EngineerEngineering46,280 SZL
Chemical EngineerEngineering52,180 SZL
Civil DrafterEngineering32,020 SZL
Civil EngineerEngineering50,520 SZL
Civil Site EngineerEngineering53,840 SZL
Civil TechnicianEngineering31,960 SZL
Commissioning EngineerEngineering47,400 SZL
Communications EngineerEngineering55,140 SZL
Condition Monitoring EngineerEngineering42,320 SZL
Contract Associate EngineerEngineering48,820 SZL
Contract EngineerEngineering45,580 SZL
Control Systems EngineerEngineering47,400 SZL
Controls EngineerEngineering48,300 SZL
Controls Software EngineerEngineering44,140 SZL
Corrosion EngineerEngineering45,560 SZL
Design EngineerEngineering50,520 SZL
Director of EngineeringEngineering103,840 SZL
DrafterEngineering31,340 SZL
Drafting ManagerEngineering59,000 SZL
Drilling EngineerEngineering48,560 SZL
Drilling ForemanEngineering14,820 SZL
Electrical DraughtsmanEngineering23,080 SZL
Electrical EngineerEngineering54,500 SZL
Electrical Engineering ManagerEngineering74,060 SZL
Electromechanical Engineering TechnologistEngineering56,060 SZL
Electromechanical Equipment AssemblerEngineering26,500 SZL
Energy EngineerEngineering52,880 SZL
Engine AssemblerEngineering22,660 SZL
EngineerEngineering52,880 SZL
Engineering Account ManagerEngineering53,320 SZL
Engineering Chief DesignerEngineering55,220 SZL
Engineering ConsultantEngineering66,020 SZL
Engineering Key Account ManagerEngineering71,400 SZL
Engineering Lab TechnicianEngineering44,780 SZL
Engineering ManagerEngineering69,720 SZL
Engineering Planning ManagerEngineering69,240 SZL
Engineering Production ManagerEngineering84,800 SZL
Engineering Project AnalystEngineering56,460 SZL
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering60,400 SZL
Engineering Project DirectorEngineering96,500 SZL
Engineering Project LeaderEngineering64,560 SZL
Engineering Project ManagerEngineering70,260 SZL
Engineering Research and Development ManagerEngineering83,760 SZL
Engineering Safety CoordinatorEngineering39,560 SZL
Engineering Sales ManagerEngineering64,180 SZL
Engineering TechnicianEngineering37,800 SZL
Engineering TechnologistEngineering42,040 SZL
Environmental EngineerEngineering51,100 SZL
Equipment EngineerEngineering41,820 SZL
Equipment Engineering ManagerEngineering63,500 SZL
EstimatorEngineering42,320 SZL
Fabrication SpecialistEngineering38,260 SZL
FabricatorEngineering20,000 SZL
Facade EngineerEngineering47,120 SZL
Fiber AnalystEngineering28,860 SZL
Field EngineerEngineering49,560 SZL
Field Engineering ManagerEngineering80,500 SZL
Fire EngineerEngineering46,880 SZL
Fitter and TurnerEngineering17,100 SZL
Forestry Strategic PlannerEngineering58,280 SZL
Generation EngineerEngineering50,660 SZL
Genetic EngineerEngineering58,440 SZL
Geological EngineerEngineering53,660 SZL
Geotechnical EngineerEngineering53,600 SZL
HSE ProfessionalEngineering46,160 SZL
HVAC EngineerEngineering53,840 SZL
HVAC SupervisorEngineering45,560 SZL
Heavy Equipment MechanicEngineering25,720 SZL
Highway EngineerEngineering49,820 SZL
Industrial EngineerEngineering49,360 SZL
Industrial Engineering TechnologistEngineering49,820 SZL
Instrument EngineerEngineering46,980 SZL
Instrument TechnicianEngineering29,840 SZL
Instrumentation DesignerEngineering41,700 SZL
Instrumentation EngineerEngineering50,240 SZL
Instrumentation ManagerEngineering45,720 SZL
Instrumentation and Control EngineerEngineering46,980 SZL
Irrigation EngineerEngineering49,300 SZL
Licensed Aircraft EngineerEngineering53,320 SZL
Locomotive EngineerEngineering49,360 SZL
Maintenance EngineerEngineering47,580 SZL
Maintenance FitterEngineering17,560 SZL
Maintenance ManagerEngineering52,180 SZL
Manufacturing EngineerEngineering48,760 SZL
Marine EngineerEngineering50,180 SZL
Materials EngineerEngineering47,120 SZL
Materials ResearcherEngineering49,360 SZL
Materials TechnicianEngineering36,940 SZL
Mechanical Design EngineerEngineering52,880 SZL
Mechanical DesignerEngineering44,720 SZL
Mechanical EngineerEngineering50,340 SZL
Mechanical Engineering ManagerEngineering65,920 SZL
Mechanical InspectorEngineering45,620 SZL
Mechanical and Electrical EngineerEngineering53,600 SZL
Mechatronics EngineerEngineering50,980 SZL
Mining EngineerEngineering48,140 SZL
Oil and Petrochemical EngineerEngineering53,660 SZL
Optical EngineerEngineering47,400 SZL
Optical Instrument AssemblerEngineering23,700 SZL
PCB AssemblerEngineering18,780 SZL
Photonics EngineerEngineering55,820 SZL
Photonics TechnicianEngineering44,180 SZL
Piping DesignerEngineering26,100 SZL
Piping EngineerEngineering48,820 SZL
Planning EngineerEngineering47,720 SZL
Pressure Vessel InspectorEngineering22,420 SZL
Principal Cost EngineerEngineering50,080 SZL
Principal EngineerEngineering47,580 SZL
Principal Support EngineerEngineering48,740 SZL
Process EngineerEngineering49,700 SZL
Process OperatorEngineering31,540 SZL
Product Development EngineerEngineering51,400 SZL
Product Development TechnicianEngineering35,340 SZL
Product EngineerEngineering50,560 SZL
Product Safety EngineerEngineering48,640 SZL
Production EngineerEngineering45,580 SZL
Project EngineerEngineering53,380 SZL
Proposal ManagerEngineering67,900 SZL
Purchasing EngineerEngineering45,600 SZL
Quality Assurance EngineerEngineering51,080 SZL
Rail EngineerEngineering52,180 SZL
Regional Field EngineerEngineering57,360 SZL
Robotics EngineerEngineering58,440 SZL
Robotics TechnicianEngineering41,180 SZL
Safety EngineerEngineering52,180 SZL
Safety InspectorEngineering37,800 SZL
Safety ManagerEngineering55,580 SZL
Safety OfficerEngineering26,020 SZL
Sales EngineerEngineering53,320 SZL
Scheduling EngineerEngineering45,000 SZL
Service EngineerEngineering50,660 SZL
Solar EngineerEngineering50,520 SZL
Staff EngineerEngineering46,040 SZL
Static Equipment EngineerEngineering48,560 SZL
Stationary EngineerEngineering43,800 SZL
Stress EngineerEngineering43,760 SZL
Structural Analysis EngineerEngineering48,740 SZL
Structural DesignerEngineering43,340 SZL
Structural EngineerEngineering49,700 SZL
Structural TechnicianEngineering32,960 SZL
Supply Chain SpecialistEngineering49,560 SZL
SurveyorEngineering36,800 SZL
Technical Affairs OfficerEngineering24,800 SZL
Technical AssistantEngineering23,700 SZL
Technical EngineerEngineering42,320 SZL
Technical Support EngineerEngineering42,320 SZL
Tender EngineerEngineering45,580 SZL
Test Development EngineerEngineering45,600 SZL
Test EngineerEngineering50,240 SZL
Transportation EngineerEngineering49,300 SZL
Validation EngineerEngineering43,340 SZL
Verification EngineerEngineering46,160 SZL
Wastewater EngineerEngineering49,200 SZL
Wind Energy EngineerEngineering50,020 SZL
Wind Energy Operations ManagerEngineering67,560 SZL
Work PlannerEngineering35,300 SZL

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