Average Transmission Engineer Salary in Suriname for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Transmission Engineer salary for 2024 in Suriname 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 Surinamese dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the SRD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Transmission Engineer Make in Suriname?

A Transmission Engineer working in Suriname will typically earn around 53,840 SRD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 23,260 SRD to the highest average salary of 85,940 SRD.

Average Annual Salary
53,840 SRD
Average Monthly Salary
4,486 SRD

Lowest Annual Salary
23,260 SRD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,938 SRD

Highest Annual Salary
85,940 SRD
Highest Monthly Salary
7,161 SRD

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

Transmission 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 Transmission Engineer Salaries in Suriname

So we've looked at the average salaries a Transmission Engineer will earn in Suriname. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Transmission Engineer can earn between 23,260 SRD and 85,940 SRD on average in Suriname. 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 Transmission Engineer in Suriname is 56,640 SRD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 56,640 SRD, and 50% of the population earn more than 56,640 SRD.

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 Transmission Engineer salary in Suriname, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,020 SRD while 75% of the population earn more than 36,020 SRD.

75% of the population earn less than 77,640 SRD, and 25% of the population earn more than 77,640 SRD.

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.

Transmission Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Suriname

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 transmission 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 Transmission Engineer in Suriname that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 27,620 SRD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Transmission Engineer salary would increase to 38,260 SRD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Transmission Engineer, the average salary would be 54,700 SRD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 66,100 SRD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Transmission Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 72,700 SRD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Transmission Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 77,100 SRD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
27,620 SRD
2-5 Years +34%
38,260 SRD
5-10 Years +48%
54,700 SRD
10-15 Years +22%
66,100 SRD
15-20 Years +9%
72,700 SRD
20+ Years +8%
77,100 SRD

Transmission Engineer Salary by Education Level in Suriname

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 Transmission Engineer in Suriname 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 Transmission Engineer in Suriname with a high school education can earn an average salary of 35,560 SRD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Transmission Engineer in Suriname with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 39,560 SRD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Transmission Engineer in Suriname with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 57,360 SRD.

  • Master's Degree. A Transmission Engineer in Suriname with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 76,540 SRD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
35,560 SRD
Certificate or Diploma +18%
39,560 SRD
Bachelor's Degree +45%
57,360 SRD
Master's Degree +31%
76,540 SRD

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 Suriname is around 25,700 to 77,100 SRD 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.

Transmission 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 Suriname, a male transmission engineer will earn an average of 55,320 SRD, while a female transmission engineer will earn around 49,560 SRD.

This means that a male transmission engineer earns approximately 12% more than a female transmission engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Suriname

Male
55,320 SRD
Female -12%
49,560 SRD

Transmission Engineer Average Pay Raise in Suriname

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 Transmission Engineer in Suriname is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Suriname 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 = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Transmission Engineer in Suriname can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Suriname for 2024

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

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

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Transmission Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Suriname

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 Transmission Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% 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
16%
No Bonus
84%

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 Suriname earn approximately 20% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
67,900 SRD
Private Sector -20%
56,460 SRD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Transmission Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Transmission Engineer in Suriname.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,480 SRD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 51,900 SRD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,160 SRD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,320 SRD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,960 SRD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,500 SRD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,460 SRD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,940 SRD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,380 SRD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,680 SRD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 85,020 SRD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,660 SRD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,980 SRD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,080 SRD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,740 SRD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,820 SRD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,380 SRD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,780 SRD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,380 SRD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 SRD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,640 SRD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 SRD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,820 SRD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,020 SRD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,640 SRD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,440 SRD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,800 SRD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,180 SRD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 SRD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,700 SRD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,300 SRD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,840 SRD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,180 SRD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,540 SRD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,420 SRD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,020 SRD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,220 SRD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,980 SRD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,380 SRD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,120 SRD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,640 SRD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,380 SRD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,600 SRD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,560 SRD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,680 SRD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,340 SRD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,660 SRD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,820 SRD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,580 SRD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,660 SRD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,700 SRD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,040 SRD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,660 SRD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,840 SRD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,180 SRD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 71,660 SRD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,520 SRD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 92,720 SRD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,140 SRD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,540 SRD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,600 SRD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,140 SRD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,020 SRD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,280 SRD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,820 SRD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 51,080 SRD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 SRD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 29,160 SRD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,960 SRD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,200 SRD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,880 SRD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,800 SRD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,580 SRD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,700 SRD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,820 SRD

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