Average Production Engineer Salary in Jamaica for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Production Engineer salary for 2024 in Jamaica 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 Jamaican dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the JMD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Production Engineer Make in Jamaica?

A Production Engineer working in Jamaica will typically earn around 1,037,600 JMD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 499,300 JMD to the highest average salary of 1,632,100 JMD.

Average Annual Salary
1,037,600 JMD
Average Monthly Salary
86,466 JMD

Lowest Annual Salary
499,300 JMD
Lowest Monthly Salary
41,608 JMD

Highest Annual Salary
1,632,100 JMD
Highest Monthly Salary
136,008 JMD

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

Production 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 Production Engineer Salaries in Jamaica

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Production Engineer can earn between 499,300 JMD and 1,632,100 JMD on average in Jamaica. 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 Production Engineer in Jamaica is 1,080,400 JMD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,080,400 JMD, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,080,400 JMD.

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 Production Engineer salary in Jamaica, 25% of the population are earning less than 710,500 JMD while 75% of the population earn more than 710,500 JMD.

75% of the population earn less than 1,405,700 JMD, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,405,700 JMD.

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.

Production Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Jamaica

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 production 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 Production Engineer in Jamaica that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 582,700 JMD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Production Engineer salary would increase to 825,900 JMD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Production Engineer, the average salary would be 1,088,100 JMD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,333,900 JMD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Production Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,417,600 JMD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Production Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,560,800 JMD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
582,700 JMD
2-5 Years +42%
825,900 JMD
5-10 Years +31%
1,088,100 JMD
10-15 Years +23%
1,333,900 JMD
15-20 Years +6%
1,417,600 JMD
20+ Years +10%
1,560,800 JMD

Production Engineer Salary by Education Level in Jamaica

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 Production Engineer in Jamaica 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 Production Engineer in Jamaica with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 919,700 JMD.

  • Master's Degree. A Production Engineer in Jamaica with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,306,100 JMD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
919,700 JMD
Master's Degree +43%
1,306,100 JMD

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 Jamaica is around 482,000 to 1,450,000 JMD 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.

Production 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 Jamaica, a male production engineer will earn an average of 1,074,600 JMD, while a female production engineer will earn around 1,015,500 JMD.

This means that a male production engineer earns approximately 6% more than a female production engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Jamaica

Male
1,074,600 JMD
Female -6%
1,015,500 JMD

Production Engineer Average Pay Raise in Jamaica

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 Production Engineer in Jamaica is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Jamaica 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 Production Engineer in Jamaica can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Jamaica for 2024

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

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Production Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Jamaica

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 Production Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 39% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

61% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
39%
No Bonus
61%

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

Public Sector
1,235,600 JMD
Private Sector -10%
1,122,900 JMD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Production Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 1,021,800 JMD
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 791,600 JMD
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 1,157,300 JMD
Associate Engineer Engineering 913,400 JMD
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 631,200 JMD
Autocad Operator Engineering 643,800 JMD
Automation Engineer Engineering 1,099,200 JMD
Automation Engineer Engineering 1,152,700 JMD
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 1,054,900 JMD
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 1,025,100 JMD
BMS Engineer Engineering 973,800 JMD
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 596,800 JMD
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 1,058,300 JMD
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 1,109,600 JMD
CAD Designer Engineering 677,100 JMD
CAE Engineer Engineering 1,087,500 JMD
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 953,200 JMD
Chemical Engineer Engineering 1,085,600 JMD
Civil Drafter Engineering 658,300 JMD
Civil Engineer Engineering 1,083,500 JMD
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 1,085,600 JMD
Civil Technician Engineering 643,800 JMD
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 1,041,900 JMD
Communications Engineer Engineering 1,175,700 JMD
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 895,900 JMD
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 1,043,700 JMD
Contract Engineer Engineering 1,048,100 JMD
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 1,045,100 JMD
Controls Engineer Engineering 995,200 JMD
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 942,700 JMD
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 939,600 JMD
Design Engineer Engineering 1,080,400 JMD
Director of Engineering Engineering 2,230,100 JMD
Drafter Engineering 645,800 JMD
Drafting Manager Engineering 1,196,800 JMD
Drilling Engineer Engineering 1,032,800 JMD
Drilling Foreman Engineering 320,500 JMD
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 535,800 JMD
Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,175,700 JMD
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,547,500 JMD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,153,300 JMD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 565,100 JMD
Energy Engineer Engineering 1,085,600 JMD
Engine Assembler Engineering 472,100 JMD
Engineer Engineering 1,142,900 JMD
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 1,168,700 JMD
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 1,249,900 JMD
Engineering Consultant Engineering 1,450,700 JMD
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 1,583,700 JMD
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 970,600 JMD
Engineering Manager Engineering 1,487,200 JMD
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 1,510,400 JMD
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 1,908,800 JMD
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 1,212,800 JMD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 1,235,600 JMD
Engineering Project Director Engineering 2,173,000 JMD
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 1,320,500 JMD
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 1,428,800 JMD
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 1,703,200 JMD
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 860,300 JMD
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 1,464,200 JMD
Engineering Technician Engineering 791,600 JMD
Engineering Technologist Engineering 846,500 JMD
Environmental Engineer Engineering 1,065,800 JMD
Equipment Engineer Engineering 998,400 JMD
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 1,450,700 JMD
Estimator Engineering 907,100 JMD
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 735,500 JMD
Fabricator Engineering 475,700 JMD
Facade Engineer Engineering 990,700 JMD
Fiber Analyst Engineering 639,100 JMD
Field Engineer Engineering 1,149,200 JMD
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 1,882,700 JMD
Fire Engineer Engineering 1,112,300 JMD
Fitter and Turner Engineering 357,700 JMD
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 1,184,700 JMD
Generation Engineer Engineering 1,108,500 JMD
Genetic Engineer Engineering 1,189,900 JMD
Geological Engineer Engineering 1,059,800 JMD
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 1,080,400 JMD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 545,300 JMD
Highway Engineer Engineering 1,016,300 JMD
HSE Professional Engineering 999,500 JMD
HVAC Engineer Engineering 1,092,200 JMD
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 939,600 JMD
Industrial Engineer Engineering 993,600 JMD
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 986,700 JMD
Instrument Engineer Engineering 1,000,700 JMD
Instrument Technician Engineering 581,000 JMD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 1,053,900 JMD
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 906,500 JMD
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 1,080,400 JMD
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 1,067,300 JMD
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 1,009,200 JMD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 1,122,900 JMD
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 1,045,100 JMD
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 983,100 JMD
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 375,200 JMD
Maintenance Manager Engineering 1,025,100 JMD
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 1,012,100 JMD
Marine Engineer Engineering 1,065,400 JMD
Materials Engineer Engineering 1,043,700 JMD
Materials Researcher Engineering 1,011,500 JMD
Materials Technician Engineering 803,400 JMD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,138,500 JMD
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 1,088,800 JMD
Mechanical Designer Engineering 885,000 JMD
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 1,141,600 JMD
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,510,400 JMD
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 1,054,900 JMD
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 1,172,800 JMD
Mining Engineer Engineering 1,062,500 JMD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 1,189,900 JMD
Optical Engineer Engineering 991,000 JMD
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 522,700 JMD
PCB Assembler Engineering 378,800 JMD
Photonics Engineer Engineering 1,136,700 JMD
Photonics Technician Engineering 932,000 JMD
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 948,300 JMD
Piping Designer Engineering 563,300 JMD
Piping Engineer Engineering 960,900 JMD
Planning Engineer Engineering 1,057,100 JMD
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 489,600 JMD
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 1,028,300 JMD
Principal Engineer Engineering 1,025,100 JMD
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 1,031,200 JMD
Process Engineer Engineering 1,085,600 JMD
Process Operator Engineering 612,500 JMD
Product Development Engineer Engineering 1,147,500 JMD
Product Development Technician Engineering 735,200 JMD
Product Engineer Engineering 1,154,300 JMD
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 1,023,000 JMD
Project Engineer Engineering 1,181,200 JMD
Proposal Manager Engineering 1,345,400 JMD
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 972,200 JMD
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 1,004,600 JMD
Rail Engineer Engineering 1,028,300 JMD
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 1,196,800 JMD
Robotics Engineer Engineering 1,196,900 JMD
Robotics Technician Engineering 870,700 JMD
Safety Engineer Engineering 1,025,100 JMD
Safety Inspector Engineering 836,800 JMD
Safety Manager Engineering 1,198,300 JMD
Safety Officer Engineering 529,600 JMD
Sales Engineer Engineering 1,122,300 JMD
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 996,600 JMD
Service Engineer Engineering 1,062,500 JMD
Solar Engineer Engineering 1,094,000 JMD
Staff Engineer Engineering 1,097,500 JMD
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 1,032,800 JMD
Stationary Engineer Engineering 1,009,600 JMD
Stress Engineer Engineering 1,012,100 JMD
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 1,074,200 JMD
Structural Designer Engineering 913,400 JMD
Structural Engineer Engineering 1,079,600 JMD
Structural Technician Engineering 714,600 JMD
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 1,054,900 JMD
Surveyor Engineering 839,500 JMD
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 535,900 JMD
Technical Assistant Engineering 548,800 JMD
Technical Engineer Engineering 942,700 JMD
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 895,900 JMD
Tender Engineer Engineering 913,400 JMD
Test Development Engineer Engineering 1,064,100 JMD
Test Engineer Engineering 1,023,400 JMD
Transportation Engineer Engineering 979,300 JMD
Validation Engineer Engineering 986,700 JMD
Verification Engineer Engineering 1,054,900 JMD
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 1,031,200 JMD
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 1,113,700 JMD
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 1,464,200 JMD
Work Planner Engineering 765,100 JMD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Kingston 1,229,300 JMD

Link To or Reference This Page

We spend a lot of time collecting, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site to be as useful to you as possible.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference World Salaries as the source. We appreciate your support!

  • "Average Production Engineer Salary in Jamaica for 2024". World Salaries. Accessed on March 28, 2024. https://worldsalaries.com/average-production-engineer-salary-in-jamaica/.

  • "Average Production Engineer Salary in Jamaica for 2024". World Salaries, https://worldsalaries.com/average-production-engineer-salary-in-jamaica/. Accessed 28 March, 2024

  • Average Production Engineer Salary in Jamaica for 2024. World Salaries. Retrieved from https://worldsalaries.com/average-production-engineer-salary-in-jamaica/.