Average Utility Operator Salary in Tajikistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Utility Operator salary for 2024 in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistani somoni. To keep things simple, we are using the TJS currency code instead of the currency symbol ะ…ะœ.

How Much Does a Utility Operator Make in Tajikistan?

A Utility Operator working in Tajikistan will typically earn around 69,240 TJS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 37,200 TJS to the highest average salary of 103,440 TJS.

Average Annual Salary
69,240 TJS
Average Monthly Salary
5,770 TJS

Lowest Annual Salary
37,200 TJS
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,100 TJS

Highest Annual Salary
103,440 TJS
Highest Monthly Salary
8,620 TJS

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

Utility Operator 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 Utility Operator Salaries in Tajikistan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Utility Operator will earn in Tajikistan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Utility Operator can earn between 37,200 TJS and 103,440 TJS on average in Tajikistan. 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 Utility Operator in Tajikistan is 66,580 TJS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 66,580 TJS, and 50% of the population earn more than 66,580 TJS.

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 Utility Operator salary in Tajikistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 46,840 TJS while 75% of the population earn more than 46,840 TJS.

75% of the population earn less than 80,840 TJS, and 25% of the population earn more than 80,840 TJS.

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.

Utility Operator Salary by Experience Level in Tajikistan

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 utility operator 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 Utility Operator in Tajikistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 41,700 TJS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Utility Operator salary would increase to 54,180 TJS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Utility Operator, the average salary would be 69,180 TJS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 83,640 TJS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Utility Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 91,960 TJS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Utility Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 96,560 TJS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
41,700 TJS
2-5 Years +34%
54,180 TJS
5-10 Years +30%
69,180 TJS
10-15 Years +21%
83,640 TJS
15-20 Years +9%
91,960 TJS
20+ Years +5%
96,560 TJS

Utility Operator Salary by Education Level in Tajikistan

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 Utility Operator in Tajikistan 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 Utility Operator in Tajikistan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 49,020 TJS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Utility Operator in Tajikistan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 83,640 TJS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
49,020 TJS
Certificate or Diploma +68%
83,640 TJS

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 Tajikistan is around 58,200 to 175,000 TJS 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.

Utility Operator 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 Tajikistan, a male utility operator will earn an average of 71,660 TJS, while a female utility operator will earn around 64,920 TJS.

This means that a male utility operator earns approximately 10% more than a female utility operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tajikistan

Male
71,660 TJS
Female -10%
64,920 TJS

Utility Operator Average Pay Raise in Tajikistan

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 Utility Operator in Tajikistan is around 7% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tajikistan 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 = ( 7 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Utility Operator in Tajikistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tajikistan for 2024

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

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

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

Utility Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tajikistan

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 Utility Operator is a low bonus based job, with 9% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

91% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
9%
No Bonus
91%

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 Tajikistan earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
148,300 TJS
Private Sector -15%
129,000 TJS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Utility Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Utility Operator in Tajikistan.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 TJS
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 TJS
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,840 TJS
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,540 TJS
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,180 TJS
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 175,900 TJS
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 110,120 TJS
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 130,400 TJS
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,700 TJS
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,680 TJS
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 130,400 TJS
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 TJS
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,060 TJS
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 181,600 TJS
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,600 TJS
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,580 TJS
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,180 TJS
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,300 TJS
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 205,700 TJS
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 194,600 TJS
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 TJS
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 228,000 TJS
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,400 TJS
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,700 TJS
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 157,600 TJS
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,560 TJS
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 227,600 TJS
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 237,400 TJS
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,100 TJS
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,700 TJS
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,100 TJS
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,760 TJS
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,300 TJS
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,140 TJS
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,260 TJS
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,700 TJS
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 227,600 TJS
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 247,800 TJS
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 232,900 TJS
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,600 TJS
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 TJS
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,020 TJS
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,960 TJS
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,460 TJS
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 TJS
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 111,700 TJS
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,820 TJS
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 TJS
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 114,820 TJS
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 134,600 TJS
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 TJS
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,880 TJS
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 TJS
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,100 TJS
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,420 TJS
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,720 TJS
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,000 TJS
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 118,200 TJS
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 TJS
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 TJS
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 TJS
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 TJS
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 76,280 TJS
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,020 TJS
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,400 TJS
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,560 TJS
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 TJS
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,000 TJS
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,160 TJS
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,500 TJS
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,660 TJS
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 77,860 TJS
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,000 TJS
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,560 TJS
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,860 TJS
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,500 TJS
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,700 TJS
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,400 TJS
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,200 TJS
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,300 TJS
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 110,120 TJS
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,100 TJS
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 130,400 TJS
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 83,060 TJS
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,840 TJS
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 225,700 TJS
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 204,000 TJS
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 TJS
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,600 TJS
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 175,900 TJS

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