Average Principal Salary in Botswana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Principal salary for 2024 in Botswana 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 Botswana pula. To keep things simple, we are using the BWP currency code instead of the currency symbol P.

How Much Does a Principal Make in Botswana?

A Principal working in Botswana will typically earn around 172,200 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 89,280 BWP to the highest average salary of 261,300 BWP.

Average Annual Salary
172,200 BWP
Average Monthly Salary
14,350 BWP

Lowest Annual Salary
89,280 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,440 BWP

Highest Annual Salary
261,300 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary
21,775 BWP

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

Principal 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 Principal Salaries in Botswana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Principal can earn between 89,280 BWP and 261,300 BWP on average in Botswana. 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 Principal in Botswana is 161,600 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 161,600 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 161,600 BWP.

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 Principal salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 114,820 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 114,820 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 205,700 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 205,700 BWP.

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.

Principal Salary by Experience Level in Botswana

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 principal 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 Principal in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 100,280 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Principal salary would increase to 136,200 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Principal, the average salary would be 174,000 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 210,500 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Principal with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 232,400 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Principal with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 245,300 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
100,280 BWP
2-5 Years +34%
136,200 BWP
5-10 Years +30%
174,000 BWP
10-15 Years +21%
210,500 BWP
15-20 Years +9%
232,400 BWP
20+ Years +5%
245,300 BWP

Principal Salary by Education Level in Botswana

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

  • Master's Degree. A Principal in Botswana with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 111,700 BWP.

  • PhD. A Principal in Botswana with a phd education can earn an average salary of 195,200 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Master's Degree
111,700 BWP
PhD +78%
195,200 BWP

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 Botswana is around 58,700 to 176,000 BWP 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.

Principal 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 Botswana, a male principal will earn an average of 181,600 BWP, while a female principal will earn around 161,600 BWP.

This means that a male principal earns approximately 12% more than a female principal for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male
181,600 BWP
Female -12%
161,600 BWP

Principal Average Pay Raise in Botswana

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 Principal in Botswana is around 7% every 29 months.

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

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Botswana for 2024

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

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%

Principal Bonus and Incentive Rates in Botswana

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 Principal is a moderate bonus based job, with 61% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

39% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
61%
No Bonus
39%

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 Botswana earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
148,300 BWP
Private Sector -14%
130,400 BWP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Principal

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

Job Title Category Salary
Academic Advisor Teaching / Education 152,100 BWP
Academic Assistant Teaching / Education 112,760 BWP
Academic Coach Teaching / Education 150,000 BWP
Academic Librarian Teaching / Education 106,740 BWP
Academic Manager Teaching / Education 168,100 BWP
Academic Specialist Teaching / Education 128,500 BWP
Academic Staff Teaching / Education 115,380 BWP
Accompanist Teaching / Education 129,000 BWP
Achievement Coach Teaching / Education 154,700 BWP
Admissions Specialist Teaching / Education 130,400 BWP
Agricultural Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 116,380 BWP
Anthropology Teacher Teaching / Education 115,940 BWP
Arabic Language Teacher Teaching / Education 109,740 BWP
Archeology Teacher Teaching / Education 119,900 BWP
Architecture Teacher Teaching / Education 136,200 BWP
Archivist Teaching / Education 98,540 BWP
Art Teacher Teaching / Education 104,920 BWP
Assistant School Principal Teaching / Education 158,700 BWP
Assistant Teacher Teaching / Education 104,920 BWP
Biochemistry Professor Teaching / Education 215,100 BWP
Biology Teacher Teaching / Education 127,700 BWP
Bursary Scheme Manager Teaching / Education 143,200 BWP
Business Teacher Teaching / Education 123,400 BWP
Careers Advisor Teaching / Education 158,700 BWP
Careers Consultant Teaching / Education 143,200 BWP
Chemistry Teacher Teaching / Education 111,000 BWP
Child Care Coordinator Teaching / Education 119,020 BWP
Child Care Worker Teaching / Education 99,340 BWP
Childcare Worker Teaching / Education 98,960 BWP
Classroom Assistant Teaching / Education 93,140 BWP
Clinical School Psychologist Teaching / Education 175,900 BWP
College Aide Teaching / Education 143,200 BWP
College and Career Readiness Specialist Teaching / Education 157,600 BWP
College Dean Teaching / Education 275,200 BWP
College President Teaching / Education 265,000 BWP
Communications Teacher Teaching / Education 118,260 BWP
Community Education Officer Teaching / Education 104,920 BWP
Computer Science Teacher Teaching / Education 115,400 BWP
Computer Teacher Teaching / Education 110,340 BWP
Creative Writing Trainer Teaching / Education 138,200 BWP
Credit Counselor Teaching / Education 146,200 BWP
Cultural Studies Teacher Teaching / Education 120,040 BWP
Curriculum Coordinator Teaching / Education 146,200 BWP
Curriculum Developer Teaching / Education 161,300 BWP
Curriculum Specialist Teaching / Education 148,300 BWP
Dean of Faculty Teaching / Education 261,300 BWP
Demonstrator Teaching / Education 102,620 BWP
Deputy Controller of Examinations Teaching / Education 142,300 BWP
Director of Learning Technology Teaching / Education 163,800 BWP
Distance Learning Coordinator Teaching / Education 130,400 BWP
Economics Lecturer Teaching / Education 208,600 BWP
Economics Teacher Teaching / Education 124,400 BWP
Education Administrator Teaching / Education 136,100 BWP
Education Assistant Teaching / Education 108,800 BWP
Education Assistant Director Teaching / Education 152,000 BWP
Education Assistant Librarian Teaching / Education 93,100 BWP
Education Assistant Principal Teaching / Education 130,400 BWP
Education Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 163,800 BWP
Education Associate Teaching / Education 112,440 BWP
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 151,800 BWP
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 174,000 BWP
Education Coordinator Teaching / Education 125,700 BWP
Education Counselor Teaching / Education 142,300 BWP
Education Director Teaching / Education 201,100 BWP
Education Program Specialist Teaching / Education 152,000 BWP
Education Researcher Teaching / Education 175,900 BWP
Education Resource Specialist Teaching / Education 127,700 BWP
Education Services Facilitator Teaching / Education 136,200 BWP
Educational Psychologist Teaching / Education 190,500 BWP
EFL Teacher Teaching / Education 119,860 BWP
eLearning Trainer Teaching / Education 108,340 BWP
Elementary School Teacher Teaching / Education 98,140 BWP
Engineering Lecturer Teaching / Education 204,000 BWP
Engineering Teacher Teaching / Education 159,400 BWP
English Teacher Teaching / Education 107,820 BWP
ESL Teacher Teaching / Education 124,400 BWP
Faculty Assistant Teaching / Education 146,200 BWP
Foreign Language Teacher Teaching / Education 108,300 BWP
GED Teacher Teaching / Education 101,980 BWP
Geography Teacher Teaching / Education 115,380 BWP
Head of Mathematics Department Teaching / Education 168,100 BWP
Head of School Teaching / Education 204,700 BWP
High School Teacher Teaching / Education 129,000 BWP
History Teacher Teaching / Education 116,380 BWP
Infant Teacher Teaching / Education 89,800 BWP
Instructional Assistant Teaching / Education 119,900 BWP
Instructor Teaching / Education 137,400 BWP
Kindergarten Teacher Teaching / Education 89,980 BWP
Language Instructor For Expatriate Teaching / Education 96,520 BWP
Law Teacher Teaching / Education 172,200 BWP
Learning Designer Teaching / Education 138,200 BWP
Lecturer Teaching / Education 205,700 BWP
Librarian Teaching / Education 96,520 BWP
Library Assistant Teaching / Education 75,980 BWP
Library Director Teaching / Education 139,100 BWP
Library Specialist Teaching / Education 105,620 BWP
Library Technician Teaching / Education 96,220 BWP
Life Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 117,860 BWP
Math Lecturer Teaching / Education 209,700 BWP
Math Teacher Teaching / Education 136,200 BWP
Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 136,200 BWP
Mentor Teaching / Education 130,400 BWP
Middle School Teacher Teaching / Education 129,000 BWP
Music Teacher Teaching / Education 113,700 BWP
Nursery Manager Teaching / Education 176,800 BWP
Nursery Worker Teaching / Education 73,980 BWP
Paraprofessional Teaching / Education 167,100 BWP
Physical Education Specialist Teaching / Education 136,200 BWP
Physical Education Teacher Teaching / Education 107,680 BWP
Physics Teacher Teaching / Education 124,400 BWP
Political Science Teacher Teaching / Education 119,080 BWP
Post Doctoral Researcher Teaching / Education 192,000 BWP
Preschool Education Administrator Teaching / Education 136,100 BWP
Preschool Teacher Teaching / Education 96,680 BWP
Primary School Teacher Teaching / Education 101,120 BWP
Product Specialist Teaching / Education 125,700 BWP
Professor - Accounting Teaching / Education 217,900 BWP
Professor - Architecture Teaching / Education 227,600 BWP
Professor - Biology Teaching / Education 204,000 BWP
Professor - Business Administration Teaching / Education 207,800 BWP
Professor - Chemical Engineering Teaching / Education 232,900 BWP
Professor - Chemistry Teaching / Education 210,500 BWP
Professor - Civil Engineering Teaching / Education 204,700 BWP
Professor - Communication Teaching / Education 207,800 BWP
Professor - Computer Science Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - Dentistry Teaching / Education 216,800 BWP
Professor - Drama Teaching / Education 204,000 BWP
Professor - Economics Teaching / Education 228,500 BWP
Professor - Education Teaching / Education 207,700 BWP
Professor - Electrical Engineering Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - English Teaching / Education 207,700 BWP
Professor - Environmental Engineering Teaching / Education 227,600 BWP
Professor - Foreign Languages Teaching / Education 195,200 BWP
Professor - Geological Sciences Teaching / Education 209,700 BWP
Professor - History Teaching / Education 216,800 BWP
Professor - Industrial Engineering Teaching / Education 200,000 BWP
Professor - Law Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - Legal Support Teaching / Education 204,000 BWP
Professor - Liberal Arts Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - Marketing Teaching / Education 218,900 BWP
Professor - Mathematics Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - Mechanical Engineering Teaching / Education 225,700 BWP
Professor - Medical Administration Teaching / Education 232,400 BWP
Professor - Medicine Teaching / Education 268,900 BWP
Professor - Music Teaching / Education 192,600 BWP
Professor - Nursing Teaching / Education 204,700 BWP
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching / Education 217,900 BWP
Professor - Philosophy Teaching / Education 204,000 BWP
Professor - Physical Therapy Teaching / Education 222,300 BWP
Professor - Physics Teaching / Education 233,900 BWP
Professor - Psychology Teaching / Education 221,500 BWP
Professor - Rehabilitation Teaching / Education 192,000 BWP
Professor - Social Work Teaching / Education 192,600 BWP
Professor - Sociology Teaching / Education 215,100 BWP
Professor - Special Education Teaching / Education 205,700 BWP
Psychology Teacher Teaching / Education 174,000 BWP
Public Management Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 172,200 BWP
School Counselor Teaching / Education 161,300 BWP
Science Educator Teaching / Education 118,200 BWP
Science Laboratory Assistant Teaching / Education 105,880 BWP
Science Teacher Teaching / Education 119,700 BWP
Secondary Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 123,400 BWP
Secondary School Teacher Teaching / Education 111,860 BWP
Special Education Teacher Teaching / Education 123,400 BWP
Special Needs Assistant Teaching / Education 103,600 BWP
Statistics Lecturer Teaching / Education 196,800 BWP
Student Accounts Coordinator Teaching / Education 112,460 BWP
Student Development Specialist Teaching / Education 139,100 BWP
Student Employment Specialist Teaching / Education 136,100 BWP
Student Services Teaching / Education 101,120 BWP
Student Services Coordinator Teaching / Education 109,000 BWP
Student Support Manager Teaching / Education 148,300 BWP
Substitute Teacher Teaching / Education 97,900 BWP
Teacher Teaching / Education 106,760 BWP
Teacher Aide Teaching / Education 92,400 BWP
Teacher Trainer Teaching / Education 139,100 BWP
Teaching Assistant Teaching / Education 90,620 BWP
TEFL Teacher Teaching / Education 125,100 BWP
Training and Development Specialist Teaching / Education 158,700 BWP
Training Coordinator Teaching / Education 104,040 BWP
Tutor Teaching / Education 118,800 BWP
University Teacher Teaching / Education 204,700 BWP
Vocational Education Teacher Teaching / Education 117,440 BWP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Gaborone 214,000 BWP

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