Average Solar Energy Systems Engineer Salary in Mozambique for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Solar Energy Systems Engineer 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer Make in Mozambique?

A Solar Energy Systems Engineer working in Mozambique will typically earn around 464,400 MZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 212,500 MZN to the highest average salary of 735,200 MZN.

Average Annual Salary
464,400 MZN
Average Monthly Salary
38,700 MZN

Lowest Annual Salary
212,500 MZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,708 MZN

Highest Annual Salary
735,200 MZN
Highest Monthly Salary
61,266 MZN

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

Solar Energy Systems 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer Salaries in Mozambique

So we've looked at the average salaries a Solar Energy Systems Engineer will earn in Mozambique. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Solar Energy Systems Engineer can earn between 212,500 MZN and 735,200 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique is 500,100 MZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 500,100 MZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 500,100 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer salary in Mozambique, 25% of the population are earning less than 320,500 MZN while 75% of the population earn more than 320,500 MZN.

75% of the population earn less than 669,100 MZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 669,100 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.

Solar Energy Systems Engineer 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 solar energy systems 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 240,500 MZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Solar Energy Systems Engineer salary would increase to 322,600 MZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Solar Energy Systems Engineer, the average salary would be 476,600 MZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 581,000 MZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Solar Energy Systems Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 633,300 MZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Solar Energy Systems Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 687,100 MZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
240,500 MZN
2-5 Years +34%
322,600 MZN
5-10 Years +48%
476,600 MZN
10-15 Years +22%
581,000 MZN
15-20 Years +9%
633,300 MZN
20+ Years +8%
687,100 MZN

Solar Energy Systems Engineer 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 281,500 MZN.

  • Master's Degree. A Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 541,700 MZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
281,500 MZN
Master's Degree +93%
541,700 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.

Solar Energy Systems 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 Mozambique, a male solar energy systems engineer will earn an average of 500,100 MZN, while a female solar energy systems engineer will earn around 425,100 MZN.

This means that a male solar energy systems engineer earns approximately 18% more than a female solar energy systems engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mozambique

Male
500,100 MZN
Female -18%
425,100 MZN

Solar Energy Systems Engineer 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique is around 8% every 28 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 = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Solar Energy Systems Engineer 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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 41% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

59% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
41%
No Bonus
59%

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 Solar Energy Systems Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Solar Energy Systems Engineer in Mozambique.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 428,400 MZN
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 472,000 MZN
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 197,600 MZN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,300 MZN
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 221,500 MZN
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 607,400 MZN
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 369,900 MZN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 445,100 MZN
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 430,000 MZN
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 314,500 MZN
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 440,200 MZN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 496,100 MZN
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 MZN
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 596,100 MZN
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 215,100 MZN
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,400 MZN
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 181,600 MZN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,011,300 MZN
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 646,600 MZN
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 615,300 MZN
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 566,900 MZN
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 724,300 MZN
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,000 MZN
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 544,800 MZN
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 558,300 MZN
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 375,200 MZN
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 791,600 MZN
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 768,900 MZN
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 520,900 MZN
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 413,900 MZN
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 487,600 MZN
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,900 MZN
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 214,000 MZN
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,300 MZN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 366,200 MZN
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 664,500 MZN
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 821,500 MZN
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 832,000 MZN
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 741,500 MZN
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 318,800 MZN
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 454,900 MZN
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 263,100 MZN
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 327,300 MZN
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 307,400 MZN
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 407,100 MZN
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 371,100 MZN
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 357,300 MZN
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 583,000 MZN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 397,900 MZN
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 437,900 MZN
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 399,900 MZN
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 294,700 MZN
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 421,400 MZN
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 478,000 MZN
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 384,500 MZN
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 317,700 MZN
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 478,000 MZN
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 372,600 MZN
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 447,300 MZN
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 559,000 MZN
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 573,500 MZN
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 485,300 MZN
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 275,500 MZN
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 233,900 MZN
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 595,300 MZN
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 MZN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 501,400 MZN
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 778,200 MZN
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 245,300 MZN
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 263,100 MZN
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 MZN
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 283,400 MZN
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 843,600 MZN
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 362,200 MZN
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 192,600 MZN
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 451,000 MZN
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 428,400 MZN
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 528,500 MZN
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 433,400 MZN
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 277,400 MZN
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 384,500 MZN
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 628,000 MZN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 275,500 MZN
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 275,800 MZN
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 748,600 MZN
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 683,400 MZN
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 528,600 MZN
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,300 MZN
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 243,000 MZN
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 583,000 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 460,500 MZN
Maputo 510,000 MZN
Matola 466,300 MZN
Nampula 407,100 MZN

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