Average School Secretary Salary in Mozambique for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average School Secretary salary for 2024 in Mozambique 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 Mozambican metical. To keep things simple, we are using the MZN currency code instead of the currency symbol MT.

How Much Does a School Secretary Make in Mozambique?

A School Secretary working in Mozambique will typically earn around 232,900 MZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 114,380 MZN to the highest average salary of 361,600 MZN.

Average Annual Salary
232,900 MZN
Average Monthly Salary
19,408 MZN

Lowest Annual Salary
114,380 MZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,531 MZN

Highest Annual Salary
361,600 MZN
Highest Monthly Salary
30,133 MZN

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

School Secretary 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 School Secretary Salaries in Mozambique

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a School Secretary can earn between 114,380 MZN and 361,600 MZN on average in Mozambique. 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 School Secretary in Mozambique is 233,900 MZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 233,900 MZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 233,900 MZN.

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 School Secretary salary in Mozambique, 25% of the population are earning less than 158,700 MZN while 75% of the population earn more than 158,700 MZN.

75% of the population earn less than 301,700 MZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 301,700 MZN.

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.

School Secretary Salary by Experience Level in Mozambique

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 school secretary 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 School Secretary in Mozambique that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 136,100 MZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average School Secretary salary would increase to 172,400 MZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a School Secretary, the average salary would be 239,000 MZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 294,700 MZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A School Secretary with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 313,700 MZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a School Secretary with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 339,100 MZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
136,100 MZN
2-5 Years +29%
172,400 MZN
5-10 Years +38%
239,000 MZN
10-15 Years +24%
294,700 MZN
15-20 Years +7%
313,700 MZN
20+ Years +7%
339,100 MZN

School Secretary Salary by Education Level in Mozambique

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 School Secretary in Mozambique 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 School Secretary in Mozambique with a high school education can earn an average salary of 172,400 MZN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A School Secretary in Mozambique with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 246,500 MZN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A School Secretary in Mozambique with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 340,400 MZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
172,400 MZN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
246,500 MZN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
340,400 MZN

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 Mozambique is around 201,000 to 603,000 MZN 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.

School Secretary 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 Mozambique, a male school secretary will earn an average of 216,800 MZN, while a female school secretary will earn around 239,000 MZN.

This means that a male school secretary earns approximately 9% less than a female school secretary for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mozambique

Male
216,800 MZN
Female +9%
239,000 MZN

School Secretary Average Pay Raise in Mozambique

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 School Secretary in Mozambique is around 4% every 31 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mozambique is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 4 ÷ 31 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a School Secretary in Mozambique can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mozambique for 2024

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

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

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

School Secretary Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mozambique

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

88% 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
12%
No Bonus
88%

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

Public Sector
522,700 MZN
Private Sector -14%
459,700 MZN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a School Secretary

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a School Secretary in Mozambique.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 533,000 MZN
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 163,800 MZN
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 281,500 MZN
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 201,100 MZN
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 359,900 MZN
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 240,500 MZN
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 258,400 MZN
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,600 MZN
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 384,500 MZN
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,300 MZN
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,900 MZN
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 208,600 MZN
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 231,000 MZN
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 210,500 MZN
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 196,800 MZN
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 225,300 MZN
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 378,800 MZN
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 394,800 MZN
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 642,800 MZN
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,000 MZN
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 150,000 MZN
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 159,100 MZN
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 351,900 MZN
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 305,600 MZN
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 221,500 MZN
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 240,500 MZN
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,900 MZN
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 167,100 MZN
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 240,500 MZN
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 217,900 MZN
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 309,800 MZN
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,400 MZN
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 272,800 MZN
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 320,500 MZN
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 299,500 MZN
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 259,100 MZN
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 164,200 MZN
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 246,500 MZN
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,700 MZN
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 372,600 MZN
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 227,600 MZN
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 299,500 MZN
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 210,500 MZN
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 301,600 MZN
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 639,900 MZN
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,700 MZN
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,200 MZN
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,700 MZN
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 163,800 MZN
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 301,700 MZN
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 263,900 MZN
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 312,400 MZN
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 148,300 MZN
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 142,300 MZN
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 138,800 MZN
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 265,000 MZN
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 243,000 MZN
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 444,300 MZN
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 263,900 MZN
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,400 MZN
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 583,000 MZN
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 372,600 MZN
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 363,000 MZN
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 167,100 MZN
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 281,500 MZN
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 183,700 MZN
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 246,200 MZN
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 404,600 MZN
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 309,800 MZN
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 308,300 MZN
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 487,600 MZN
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 273,300 MZN
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 625,000 MZN
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 251,500 MZN
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 277,400 MZN
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 367,900 MZN
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 351,200 MZN
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 308,900 MZN
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 425,100 MZN
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 551,200 MZN
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 288,100 MZN
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 311,700 MZN
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 232,400 MZN
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 194,600 MZN
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 246,200 MZN
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,400 MZN
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 175,900 MZN
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 167,100 MZN
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 181,600 MZN
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,700 MZN
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 294,700 MZN
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,700 MZN
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 555,800 MZN
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 605,700 MZN
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 190,500 MZN
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,800 MZN
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,200 MZN

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Beira 221,500 MZN
Maputo 243,000 MZN
Matola 232,400 MZN
Nampula 204,000 MZN

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