Average Sales Assistant Salary in Botswana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant Make in Botswana?

A Sales Assistant working in Botswana will typically earn around 66,440 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 31,520 BWP to the highest average salary of 103,840 BWP.

Average Annual Salary
66,440 BWP
Average Monthly Salary
5,536 BWP

Lowest Annual Salary
31,520 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,626 BWP

Highest Annual Salary
103,840 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary
8,653 BWP

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

Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant Salaries in Botswana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sales Assistant can earn between 31,520 BWP and 103,840 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 Sales Assistant in Botswana is 67,360 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 67,360 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 67,360 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 Sales Assistant salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 46,400 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 46,400 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 88,240 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 88,240 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.

Sales Assistant 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 sales assistant 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 Sales Assistant in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 36,720 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sales Assistant salary would increase to 48,940 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sales Assistant, the average salary would be 68,580 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 83,100 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sales Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 92,300 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sales Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 96,500 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
36,720 BWP
2-5 Years +29%
48,940 BWP
5-10 Years +38%
68,580 BWP
10-15 Years +24%
83,100 BWP
15-20 Years +7%
92,300 BWP
20+ Years +7%
96,500 BWP

Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant in Botswana 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 Sales Assistant in Botswana with a high school education can earn an average salary of 48,940 BWP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sales Assistant in Botswana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 69,400 BWP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sales Assistant in Botswana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 95,980 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
48,940 BWP
Certificate or Diploma +43%
69,400 BWP
Bachelor's Degree +38%
95,980 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.

Sales Assistant 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 sales assistant will earn an average of 69,580 BWP, while a female sales assistant will earn around 61,780 BWP.

This means that a male sales assistant earns approximately 13% more than a female sales assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male
69,580 BWP
Female -13%
61,780 BWP

Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant in Botswana is around 7% every 27 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 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Sales Assistant 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%

Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant is a moderate bonus based job, with 62% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

38% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
62%
No Bonus
38%

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 Sales Assistant

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 157,600 BWP
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,100 BWP
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 174,000 BWP
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,600 BWP
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 231,000 BWP
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,900 BWP
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,520 BWP
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,100 BWP
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 BWP
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 52,380 BWP
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,860 BWP
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 231,000 BWP
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 204,000 BWP
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 159,400 BWP
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,100 BWP
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 BWP
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 275,800 BWP
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 185,100 BWP
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,800 BWP
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 180,300 BWP
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 185,100 BWP
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 BWP
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 116,780 BWP
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,020 BWP
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 313,700 BWP
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 113,740 BWP
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 215,100 BWP
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 207,700 BWP
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 106,600 BWP
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,620 BWP
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 BWP
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,300 BWP
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 146,200 BWP
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,960 BWP
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 158,700 BWP
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 BWP
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,100 BWP
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 109,000 BWP
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 231,000 BWP
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 189,300 BWP
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 288,100 BWP
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 118,800 BWP
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,600 BWP
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 192,600 BWP
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 192,000 BWP
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,600 BWP
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 257,700 BWP
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,680 BWP
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 294,700 BWP
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 307,400 BWP
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 205,700 BWP
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 67,360 BWP
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 168,100 BWP
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 BWP
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 106,960 BWP
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 90,620 BWP
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,600 BWP
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,680 BWP
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 191,600 BWP
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 225,700 BWP
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 215,100 BWP
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,960 BWP
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 130,400 BWP
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,600 BWP
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 117,440 BWP
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 267,100 BWP
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 104,900 BWP
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,600 BWP
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 253,400 BWP
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,460 BWP
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 BWP
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,300 BWP
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 89,800 BWP
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 92,400 BWP
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,100 BWP
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 151,800 BWP
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,940 BWP
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,300 BWP
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 BWP
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 BWP
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 154,700 BWP
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,180 BWP
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 167,100 BWP
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 116,540 BWP
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,700 BWP
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 231,000 BWP
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 134,600 BWP
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 159,400 BWP
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 143,200 BWP
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 231,000 BWP
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,580 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 80,540 BWP

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