Average Rail Engineer Salary in Western Sahara for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Rail Engineer salary for 2026 in Western Sahara 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 Moroccan dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the MAD currency code instead of the currency symbol DH.

How Much Does a Rail Engineer Make in Western Sahara?

A Rail Engineer working in Western Sahara will typically earn around 104,920 MAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 49,700 MAD to the highest average salary of 167,100 MAD.

Average Annual Salary104,920 MAD
Average Monthly Salary8,743 MAD
Average Lowest Salary49,700 MAD
Lowest Monthly Salary4,141 MAD
Average Highest Salary167,100 MAD
Highest Monthly Salary13,925 MAD

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

Rail 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 Rail Engineer Salaries in Western Sahara

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Rail Engineer can earn between 49,700 MAD and 167,100 MAD on average in Western Sahara. 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 Rail Engineer in Western Sahara is 113,840 MAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 113,840 MAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 113,840 MAD.

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 Rail Engineer salary in Western Sahara, 25% of the population are earning less than 74,620 MAD while 75% of the population earn more than 74,620 MAD.

75% of the population earn less than 152,000 MAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 152,000 MAD.

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.

Rail Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Western Sahara

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 Rail 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 Rail Engineer in Western Sahara that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 56,100 MAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Rail Engineer salary would increase to 73,100 MAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Rail Engineer, the average salary would be 107,860 MAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 134,600 MAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Rail Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 146,200 MAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Rail Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 158,700 MAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
56,100 MAD
2-5 Years+34%
73,100 MAD
5-10 Years+48%
107,860 MAD
10-15 Years+22%
134,600 MAD
15-20 Years+9%
146,200 MAD
20+ Years+8%
158,700 MAD

Rail Engineer Salary by Education Level in Western Sahara

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 Rail Engineer in Western Sahara 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 Rail Engineer in Western Sahara with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 66,000 MAD.
  • Master's Degree. A Rail Engineer in Western Sahara with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 125,100 MAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree-
66,000 MAD
Master's Degree+93%
125,100 MAD

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 Western Sahara is around 51,900 to 156,000 MAD 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.

Rail 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 Western Sahara, a male rail engineer will earn an average of 115,380 MAD, while a female rail engineer will earn around 96,680 MAD.

This means that a male rail engineer earns approximately 19% more than a female rail engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Western Sahara

Male-
115,380 MAD
Female-19%
96,680 MAD

Rail Engineer Average Pay Raise in Western Sahara

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 Rail Engineer in Western Sahara is around 8% every 28 months.

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Western Sahara for 2026

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

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

Banking-
6%
Energy-
3%
Information Technology-
9%
Healthcare-
6%
Travel-
3%
Construction-
9%
Education-
6%

Rail Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Western Sahara

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 Rail Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% 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-
16%
No Bonus-
84%

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 Western Sahara earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
128,900 MAD
Private Sector-12%
115,080 MAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Rail Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Rail Engineer in Western Sahara.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Acoustics EngineerEngineering106,600 MAD
Assembly Engineering TechnicianEngineering81,960 MAD
Assistant Chief EngineerEngineering124,400 MAD
Associate EngineerEngineering99,560 MAD
AutoCAD DrafterEngineering67,560 MAD
Autocad OperatorEngineering67,900 MAD
Automation EngineerEngineering112,560 MAD
Automation EngineerEngineering115,740 MAD
Avionic System Support EngineerEngineering105,080 MAD
BMS EngineerEngineering102,620 MAD
Biochemical EngineerEngineering102,380 MAD
Bridge and Lock TenderEngineering59,480 MAD
Broadcast EngineerEngineering111,460 MAD
CAD Design EngineerEngineering106,980 MAD
CAD DesignerEngineering67,120 MAD
CAE EngineerEngineering101,980 MAD
Ceramics EngineerEngineering96,600 MAD
Chemical EngineerEngineering112,600 MAD
Civil DrafterEngineering67,560 MAD
Civil EngineerEngineering114,940 MAD
Civil Site EngineerEngineering111,860 MAD
Civil TechnicianEngineering69,240 MAD
Commissioning EngineerEngineering104,900 MAD
Communications EngineerEngineering115,560 MAD
Condition Monitoring EngineerEngineering97,060 MAD
Contract Associate EngineerEngineering105,080 MAD
Contract EngineerEngineering107,580 MAD
Control Systems EngineerEngineering112,420 MAD
Controls EngineerEngineering111,460 MAD
Controls Software EngineerEngineering93,220 MAD
Corrosion EngineerEngineering97,840 MAD
Design EngineerEngineering115,740 MAD
Director of EngineeringEngineering232,900 MAD
DrafterEngineering67,560 MAD
Drafting ManagerEngineering127,700 MAD
Drilling EngineerEngineering104,900 MAD
Drilling ForemanEngineering35,560 MAD
Electrical DraughtsmanEngineering53,380 MAD
Electrical EngineerEngineering123,400 MAD
Electrical Engineering ManagerEngineering152,100 MAD
Electromechanical Engineering TechnologistEngineering113,220 MAD
Electromechanical Equipment AssemblerEngineering59,380 MAD
Energy EngineerEngineering118,520 MAD
Engine AssemblerEngineering50,240 MAD
EngineerEngineering114,000 MAD
Engineering Account ManagerEngineering128,500 MAD
Engineering Chief DesignerEngineering125,700 MAD
Engineering ConsultantEngineering148,300 MAD
Engineering Key Account ManagerEngineering163,800 MAD
Engineering Lab TechnicianEngineering107,580 MAD
Engineering ManagerEngineering146,200 MAD
Engineering Planning ManagerEngineering151,800 MAD
Engineering Production ManagerEngineering204,700 MAD
Engineering Project AnalystEngineering123,400 MAD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering128,500 MAD
Engineering Project DirectorEngineering222,300 MAD
Engineering Project LeaderEngineering142,300 MAD
Engineering Project ManagerEngineering152,100 MAD
Engineering Research and Development ManagerEngineering180,500 MAD
Engineering Safety CoordinatorEngineering82,720 MAD
Engineering Sales ManagerEngineering142,300 MAD
Engineering TechnicianEngineering82,720 MAD
Engineering TechnologistEngineering89,280 MAD
Environmental EngineerEngineering112,420 MAD
Equipment EngineerEngineering97,840 MAD
Equipment Engineering ManagerEngineering148,300 MAD
EstimatorEngineering92,300 MAD
Fabrication SpecialistEngineering79,500 MAD
FabricatorEngineering48,560 MAD
Facade EngineerEngineering106,760 MAD
Fiber AnalystEngineering66,000 MAD
Field EngineerEngineering110,120 MAD
Field Engineering ManagerEngineering185,100 MAD
Fire EngineerEngineering104,920 MAD
Fitter and TurnerEngineering34,360 MAD
Forestry Strategic PlannerEngineering128,900 MAD
Generation EngineerEngineering111,920 MAD
Genetic EngineerEngineering119,700 MAD
Geological EngineerEngineering114,940 MAD
Geotechnical EngineerEngineering119,900 MAD
HSE ProfessionalEngineering99,340 MAD
HVAC EngineerEngineering117,440 MAD
HVAC SupervisorEngineering97,840 MAD
Heavy Equipment MechanicEngineering57,820 MAD
Highway EngineerEngineering105,940 MAD
Industrial EngineerEngineering102,380 MAD
Industrial Engineering TechnologistEngineering102,380 MAD
Instrument EngineerEngineering103,440 MAD
Instrument TechnicianEngineering60,840 MAD
Instrumentation DesignerEngineering93,340 MAD
Instrumentation EngineerEngineering107,960 MAD
Instrumentation ManagerEngineering113,280 MAD
Instrumentation and Control EngineerEngineering103,440 MAD
Irrigation EngineerEngineering106,760 MAD
Licensed Aircraft EngineerEngineering123,400 MAD
Locomotive EngineerEngineering102,380 MAD
Maintenance EngineerEngineering107,820 MAD
Maintenance FitterEngineering35,420 MAD
Maintenance ManagerEngineering110,120 MAD
Manufacturing EngineerEngineering103,840 MAD
Marine EngineerEngineering111,240 MAD
Materials EngineerEngineering101,980 MAD
Materials ResearcherEngineering106,160 MAD
Materials TechnicianEngineering77,640 MAD
Mechanical Design EngineerEngineering112,560 MAD
Mechanical DesignerEngineering96,340 MAD
Mechanical EngineerEngineering115,740 MAD
Mechanical Engineering ManagerEngineering159,400 MAD
Mechanical InspectorEngineering103,840 MAD
Mechanical and Electrical EngineerEngineering119,500 MAD
Mechatronics EngineerEngineering117,440 MAD
Mining EngineerEngineering105,880 MAD
Oil and Petrochemical EngineerEngineering123,400 MAD
Optical EngineerEngineering104,900 MAD
Optical Instrument AssemblerEngineering58,440 MAD
PCB AssemblerEngineering38,060 MAD
Photonics EngineerEngineering124,400 MAD
Photonics TechnicianEngineering97,640 MAD
Pipeline EngineerEngineering100,580 MAD
Piping DesignerEngineering63,380 MAD
Piping EngineerEngineering97,840 MAD
Planning EngineerEngineering110,340 MAD
Pressure Vessel InspectorEngineering52,460 MAD
Principal Cost EngineerEngineering116,180 MAD
Principal EngineerEngineering106,780 MAD
Principal Support EngineerEngineering111,920 MAD
Process EngineerEngineering103,440 MAD
Process OperatorEngineering60,460 MAD
Product Development EngineerEngineering112,180 MAD
Product Development TechnicianEngineering83,420 MAD
Product EngineerEngineering118,060 MAD
Product Safety EngineerEngineering105,080 MAD
Production EngineerEngineering105,940 MAD
Project EngineerEngineering112,600 MAD
Proposal ManagerEngineering148,300 MAD
Purchasing EngineerEngineering98,140 MAD
Quality Assurance EngineerEngineering109,720 MAD
Regional Field EngineerEngineering115,260 MAD
Robotics EngineerEngineering128,500 MAD
Robotics TechnicianEngineering88,580 MAD
Safety EngineerEngineering110,120 MAD
Safety InspectorEngineering82,720 MAD
Safety ManagerEngineering128,500 MAD
Safety OfficerEngineering56,880 MAD
Sales EngineerEngineering115,260 MAD
Scheduling EngineerEngineering100,580 MAD
Service EngineerEngineering118,520 MAD
Solar EngineerEngineering115,560 MAD
Staff EngineerEngineering103,440 MAD
Static Equipment EngineerEngineering104,900 MAD
Stationary EngineerEngineering96,180 MAD
Stress EngineerEngineering102,620 MAD
Structural Analysis EngineerEngineering101,980 MAD
Structural DesignerEngineering99,080 MAD
Structural EngineerEngineering109,000 MAD
Structural TechnicianEngineering71,400 MAD
Supply Chain SpecialistEngineering101,980 MAD
SurveyorEngineering80,640 MAD
Technical Affairs OfficerEngineering57,360 MAD
Technical AssistantEngineering58,440 MAD
Technical EngineerEngineering91,520 MAD
Technical Support EngineerEngineering97,060 MAD
Tender EngineerEngineering97,640 MAD
Test Development EngineerEngineering106,740 MAD
Test EngineerEngineering112,420 MAD
Transportation EngineerEngineering107,580 MAD
Validation EngineerEngineering99,100 MAD
Verification EngineerEngineering105,080 MAD
Wastewater EngineerEngineering106,740 MAD
Wind Energy EngineerEngineering106,780 MAD
Wind Energy Operations ManagerEngineering146,200 MAD
Work PlannerEngineering80,180 MAD

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