Average Technical Typist Salary in Botswana for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Technical Typist salary for 2026 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 Technical Typist Make in Botswana?

A Technical Typist working in Botswana will typically earn around 61,580 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 31,340 BWP to the highest average salary of 96,560 BWP.

Average Annual Salary61,580 BWP
Average Monthly Salary5,131 BWP
Average Lowest Salary31,340 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary2,611 BWP
Average Highest Salary96,560 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary8,046 BWP

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

Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist Salaries in Botswana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Technical Typist can earn between 31,340 BWP and 96,560 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 Technical Typist in Botswana is 61,580 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 61,580 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 61,580 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 Technical Typist salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 44,180 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 44,180 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 78,260 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 78,260 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.

Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 37,380 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Technical Typist salary would increase to 50,020 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Technical Typist, the average salary would be 66,140 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 80,580 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Technical Typist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 86,520 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Technical Typist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 92,880 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
37,380 BWP
2-5 Years+32%
50,020 BWP
5-10 Years+34%
66,140 BWP
10-15 Years+19%
80,580 BWP
15-20 Years+8%
86,520 BWP
20+ Years+7%
92,880 BWP

Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist in Botswana with a high school education can earn an average salary of 50,020 BWP.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Technical Typist in Botswana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 68,320 BWP.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Technical Typist in Botswana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 88,580 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
50,020 BWP
Certificate or Diploma+40%
68,320 BWP
Bachelor's Degree+25%
88,580 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.

Technical Typist 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 technical typist will earn an average of 62,860 BWP, while a female technical typist will earn around 60,340 BWP.

This means that a male technical typist earns approximately 4% more than a female technical typist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male-
62,860 BWP
Female-4%
60,340 BWP

Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist in Botswana is around 7% every 28 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 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Technical Typist in Botswana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Botswana for 2026

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%

Technical Typist 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 Technical Typist is a low bonus based job, with 11% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

89% 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%.

Received Bonus-
11%
No Bonus-
89%

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 Technical Typist

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
Advertising Account ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events161,300 BWP
Advertising Account ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events168,100 BWP
Advertising Account PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events85,700 BWP
Advertising CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events117,100 BWP
Advertising ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events238,900 BWP
Advertising Operations ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events245,300 BWP
Advertising Sales DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events238,900 BWP
Advertising Strategic PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events158,700 BWP
Advertising Team LeaderAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events130,400 BWP
Advertising and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events225,300 BWP
AnimatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events101,120 BWP
Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events146,200 BWP
Art ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events138,200 BWP
ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events117,440 BWP
ArtworkerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events82,720 BWP
Assistant Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events108,120 BWP
Audio EngineerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events102,380 BWP
Audio and Video Equipment TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events85,460 BWP
Audiosual TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events85,760 BWP
Broadcast AdministratorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events146,200 BWP
Catering SalesAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events93,140 BWP
Catering TrainerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events108,340 BWP
Commercial and Industrial DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events86,740 BWP
Conference OrganiserAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events106,160 BWP
Content and Media Production LeadAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events157,600 BWP
CopyWriterAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events94,380 BWP
Creative DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events108,080 BWP
Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events146,200 BWP
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events80,480 BWP
Desktop PublisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events69,540 BWP
Digital Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events157,600 BWP
Digital Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events167,100 BWP
Digital Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,400 BWP
Director of EventsAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events239,000 BWP
Director of Graphic DesignAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events129,000 BWP
Director of Social Media MarketingAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events185,100 BWP
Events DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events240,500 BWP
Events and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events228,500 BWP
Exhibit DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events109,520 BWP
Exhibit Display CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events108,340 BWP
Exhibit Display ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events152,100 BWP
FinisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events73,760 BWP
Graphic ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events93,780 BWP
Graphic Design SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events108,800 BWP
Graphic DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events86,740 BWP
Graphics ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events85,700 BWP
Graphics Design SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events125,100 BWP
Group Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events161,600 BWP
Imagery AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events82,520 BWP
Imaging TechnologistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events87,000 BWP
Interaction DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events74,300 BWP
Media AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events119,560 BWP
Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events143,200 BWP
Media PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events117,660 BWP
Media Production CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events109,000 BWP
Media Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events197,600 BWP
Media Project ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events192,600 BWP
Media Relations RepresentativeAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events157,600 BWP
Media Sales ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events189,300 BWP
Meeting and Event PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events106,960 BWP
Multimedia ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events93,120 BWP
Multimedia SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events87,000 BWP
PPC Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events151,800 BWP
PhotographerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events80,060 BWP
Print Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events161,600 BWP
Product and Brand ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events221,500 BWP
Sales Promotion ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events212,500 BWP
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO)Advertising / Graphic Design / Events97,260 BWP
Sketch ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events97,300 BWP
Social Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events187,300 BWP
Social Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,200 BWP
Social Media Marketing ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events176,800 BWP
Social Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events183,700 BWP
Special Events SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events136,200 BWP
UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events89,120 BWP
User Experience UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events101,840 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.

CityAverage Salary
Gaborone76,280 BWP

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