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Average Salary in Western Sahara 2024

How much money does a person working in Western Sahara make?


Average Monthly Salary
10,400 MAD
( 125,000 MAD yearly)

LOW
2,620
MAD
AVERAGE
10,400
MAD
HIGH
46,300
MAD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Western Sahara typically earns around 10,400 MAD. Salaries range from 2,620 MAD (lowest average) to 46,300 MAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in Western Sahara vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in Western Sahara

Median and salary distribution Western Sahara monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
20,300 MAD or more
10% of people earn
15,900 to 20,300 MAD
20% of people earn
6,180 MAD or less
65% of people earn
6,180 to 15,900 MAD
Minimum Salary
2,620 MAD
Median
9,340 MAD
Maximum
46,300 MAD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Western Sahara range from 2,620 MAD (starting salary) to 46,300 MAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 9,340 MAD, which means that 50% of the population in Western Sahara earns less than that while the other half earns more. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in Western Sahara earn less than 6,740 MAD while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 14,100 MAD while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in Western Sahara. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 6,180 MAD to 15,900 MAD. Approximately 20% fall under the 6,180 MAD cap. Ten percent of wages are from 15,900 MAD to 20,300 MAD. Only 5% of people grossed 20,300 MAD or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In Western Sahara, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in Western Sahara comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in Western Sahara is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 52,100 MAD to 156,000 MAD and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Western Sahara

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In Western Sahara, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 12% across all career fields.

Male
10,900 MAD
Female-10%
9,740 MAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Western Sahara

How much are annual salary increments in Western Sahara? How often do employees get salary raises?

Western Sahara

Employees in Western Sahara are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Western Sahara
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Western Sahara is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates in Western Sahara

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Western Sahara
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64% of surveyed staff in Western Sahara reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 36% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
36%
No Bonus
64%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant6,960 MAD
Accounting Assistant5,670 MAD
Accounting Manager15,400 MAD
Bookkeeper4,690 MAD
Chartered Accountant9,450 MAD
Corporate Treasurer14,200 MAD
Financial Analyst12,900 MAD
Financial Manager21,200 MAD
Internal Auditor9,730 MAD

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant5,290 MAD
Office Manager8,950 MAD
Receptionist3,780 MAD
Secretary4,440 MAD

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director10,600 MAD
Creative Director10,400 MAD
Graphic Designer6,610 MAD
Photographer5,710 MAD

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer13,700 MAD
Air Traffic Controller11,000 MAD
Flight Attendant6,810 MAD
Pilot17,000 MAD

Architecture
Architect12,300 MAD
CAD Drafter5,040 MAD

Automotive
Mechanic3,940 MAD
Service Advisor7,100 MAD

Banking
Bank Branch Manager19,300 MAD
Teller3,860 MAD

Bilingual
Teacher7,690 MAD
Translator9,450 MAD

Business Planning
Business Analyst12,800 MAD
Business Development Manager16,500 MAD
Project Manager11,600 MAD

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny4,150 MAD
Nursery Teacher4,020 MAD

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer9,420 MAD
Construction Project Manager17,300 MAD
Health and Safety Officer4,440 MAD

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative4,020 MAD
Customer Service Manager13,900 MAD
Customer Service Representative4,020 MAD

Engineering
Electrical Engineer10,200 MAD
Engineer9,650 MAD
Mechanical Engineer9,730 MAD

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer23,600 MAD
Chief Financial Officer21,300 MAD
General Manager18,000 MAD

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef6,150 MAD
Executive Chef7,710 MAD
Hotel Manager17,800 MAD
Travel Agent6,480 MAD
Waiter / Waitress3,370 MAD

Health and Medical
Dentist24,900 MAD
Dietitian19,700 MAD
Laboratory Technician7,720 MAD
Nurse7,700 MAD

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager15,400 MAD
Human Resources Officer5,930 MAD

Information Technology
Computer Technician8,010 MAD
Database Administrator9,960 MAD
Developer / Programmer9,830 MAD
Information Technology Manager16,600 MAD
Network Engineer8,520 MAD

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer6,300 MAD

Legal
Attorney19,700 MAD
Legal Assistant5,510 MAD

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist11,800 MAD

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer9,100 MAD
Pharmacist12,900 MAD

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier3,940 MAD
Sales Manager18,100 MAD
Sales Representative6,420 MAD

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher7,360 MAD
Secondary School Teacher8,190 MAD

Average Hourly Wage in Western Sahara


60 MAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in Western Sahara is 60 MAD.This is the rate that the average individual gets paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Western Sahara is 15 MAD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Western Sahara is 14% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
9,580 MAD
Public Sector+14%
10,900 MAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Western Sahara?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in Western Sahara would range anywhere between 9,340 MAD and 14,100 MAD.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary in Western Sahara ranges from 2,620 MAD to 6,740 MAD. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, experience, and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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