Average Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Salary in Serbia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic salary for 2024 in Serbia 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 Serbian dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the RSD currency code instead of the currency symbol дин..

How Much Does a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Make in Serbia?

A Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic working in Serbia will typically earn around 762,400 RSD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 383,300 RSD to the highest average salary of 1,182,800 RSD.

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

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic 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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Salaries in Serbia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic will earn in Serbia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic can earn between 383,300 RSD and 1,182,800 RSD on average in Serbia. 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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia is 762,400 RSD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 762,400 RSD, and 50% of the population earn more than 762,400 RSD.

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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic salary in Serbia, 25% of the population are earning less than 516,100 RSD while 75% of the population earn more than 516,100 RSD.

75% of the population earn less than 971,200 RSD, and 25% of the population earn more than 971,200 RSD.

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.

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Salary by Experience Level in Serbia

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 refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic 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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 457,300 RSD.
• 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic salary would increase to 605,700 RSD.
• 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic, the average salary would be 810,200 RSD.
• 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 965,800 RSD.
• 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,041,900 RSD.
• 20+ Years Experience. For a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,117,800 RSD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Salary by Education Level in Serbia

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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

• High School. A Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 605,700 RSD.

• Certificate or Diploma. A Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 846,500 RSD.

• Bachelor's Degree. A Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,053,900 RSD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic 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 Serbia, a male refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic will earn an average of 778,900 RSD, while a female refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic will earn around 744,600 RSD.

This means that a male refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic earns approximately 5% more than a female refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Serbia

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Average Pay Raise in Serbia

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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia is around 7% every 22 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Serbia is around 7% every 20 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 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Serbia for 2024

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

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

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Bonus and Incentive Rates in Serbia

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 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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 3%.

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 Serbia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic in Serbia.

Salary Comparison by City

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

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