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Average Power Equipment Mechanic Salary in Bangladesh for 2026

A power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh earns about 117,660 BDT a year. That's 62% below the national average of 311,700 BDT.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Bangladesh sit around 54,460 BDT a year, while the very top stretches to 187,500 BDT. Everything on this page is in Bangladeshi taka (BDT, symbol ৳), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Bangladesh, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does a power equipment mechanic make in Bangladesh?

Average salary
117,660 BDT
9,805 BDT per month
Lowest reported
54,460 BDT
4,538 BDT per month
Highest reported
187,500 BDT
15,625 BDT per month

A typical power equipment mechanic working in Bangladesh brings home around 9,805 BDT a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 54,460 BDT, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 187,500 BDT for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior power equipment mechanic working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How power equipment mechanic pay ranges in Bangladesh

A good way to think about salary in Bangladesh is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh earn less than 127,700 BDT a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 79,500 BDT (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 167,100 BDT (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of power equipment mechanics sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 54,460 BDT. The highest stretch to 187,500 BDT, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

54,460
Low
127,700
Median
187,500
High
79,500
25th
167,100
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BDT

Power equipment mechanic pay by experience in Bangladesh

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical power equipment mechanic salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    60,160 BDT
  • 2-5 Years
    +36% from previous
    81,880 BDT
  • 5-10 Years
    +46% from previous
    119,700 BDT
  • 10-15 Years
    +24% from previous
    148,300 BDT
  • 15-20 Years
    +7% from previous
    159,400 BDT
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    172,400 BDT

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 46%. That is the point at which a power equipment mechanic typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Power equipment mechanic pay by education in Bangladesh

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving power equipment mechanic pay in Bangladesh. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average power equipment mechanic salary in Bangladesh broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    67,800 BDT
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +60% from previous
    108,300 BDT
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +70% from previous
    183,700 BDT

Power equipment mechanic gender pay gap in Bangladesh

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Bangladesh is no exception. Male power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh earn an average of 129,000 BDT a year, while female power equipment mechanics earn around 103,580 BDT. That works out to a 25% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Power Equipment Mechanic gender pay gap

20%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Bangladesh.

Men 129,000 BDT
Women 103,580 BDT

Pay raises for a power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Bangladesh sees a raise of about 5% every 30 months, which works out to roughly 2% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Bangladesh, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Bangladesh:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Power equipment mechanic bonus rates in Bangladesh

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

15%

15% of power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a power equipment mechanic a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 85% of power equipment mechanics reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Bangladesh

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Power equipment mechanic: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Bangladesh is about 25% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

20%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Bangladesh on average.

Public sector 345,700 BDT
Private sector 277,400 BDT

Power equipment mechanic salary by city in Bangladesh

Power equipment mechanic pay is not even across Bangladesh. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Dhaka
  • Chittagong
  • Rajshahi
  • Khulna
  • Bogra
  • Barisal
  • Sylhet
  • Jessore
  • Coxs Bazar
  • Jamalpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
DhakaCity124,400 BDT115,600 BDT65,800-190,500 BDT
ChittagongCity119,900 BDT127,700 BDT58,240-192,000 BDT
RajshahiCity119,320 BDT111,240 BDT63,700-180,300 BDT
KhulnaCity117,520 BDT117,520 BDT57,080-181,600 BDT
BograCity112,000 BDT118,260 BDT55,220-175,900 BDT
BarisalCity111,240 BDT118,520 BDT50,980-176,800 BDT
SylhetCity110,380 BDT120,040 BDT51,100-176,800 BDT
JessoreCity106,600 BDT102,960 BDT52,880-163,800 BDT
Coxs BazarCity103,580 BDT102,380 BDT55,940-159,500 BDT
JamalpurCity103,140 BDT107,860 BDT49,360-161,300 BDT
ChandpurCity102,460 BDT102,460 BDT50,340-158,700 BDT
St. MartinCity99,920 BDT91,520 BDT53,660-150,000 BDT


Power Equipment Mechanic in Bangladesh: FAQs

  • How much does a power equipment mechanic make per month in Bangladesh?

    A power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh earns about 9,805 BDT a month before tax, based on an annual average of 117,660 BDT.

  • What's the salary range for a power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh?

    Entry-level power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh start near 54,460 BDT. Top-end pay reaches around 187,500 BDT. The middle 50% of earners sit between 79,500 and 167,100 BDT.

  • Is the median power equipment mechanic salary in Bangladesh higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 127,700 BDT, higher than the average of 117,660 BDT. Half of power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh?

    Men working as a power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh earn around 25% more than women on average (129,000 vs 103,580 BDT a year).

  • Do power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh get bonuses?

    About 15% of power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do power equipment mechanics earn more in the public or private sector in Bangladesh?

    In Bangladesh, the public sector pays a power equipment mechanic about 25% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do power equipment mechanics in Bangladesh get a pay raise?

    A power equipment mechanic in Bangladesh sees a raise of around 5% every 30 months, equivalent to roughly 2% a year.