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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Jamaica 2023

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Jamaica?


Average Monthly Salary
86,800 JMD
( 1,040,000 JMD yearly)

LOW
31,500
JMD
AVERAGE
86,800
JMD
HIGH
201,000
JMD
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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica typically earns around 86,800 JMD. Salaries range from 31,500 JMD (lowest average) to 201,000 JMD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in Jamaica exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Assistant Yard Manager91,900 JMD
Associate Analyst98,000 JMD
Associate Landman41,200 JMD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator35,700 JMD
Biomass Plant Technician44,000 JMD
Biomass Power Plant Manager127,000 JMD
Chemical Plant Operator74,600 JMD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer98,100 JMD
Completions Engineer87,300 JMD
Cost Controller66,600 JMD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative94,600 JMD
Dispatcher40,900 JMD
Distribution Manager128,000 JMD
Dragline Operator42,700 JMD
Driller Offsider34,300 JMD
Dump Truck Driver34,300 JMD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager218,000 JMD
Energy Advisor146,000 JMD
Energy Analyst128,000 JMD
Energy Auditor114,000 JMD
Energy Dispatch Director166,000 JMD
Energy Technical Assistant57,500 JMD
Energy Technical Manager117,000 JMD
Energy Technical Trainer78,400 JMD
Exploration Manager153,000 JMD
Field Safety Auditor99,200 JMD
Fluids Engineer89,300 JMD
Fuel Cell Engineer94,600 JMD
Fuel Cell Technician45,400 JMD
Fuels Handler41,000 JMD
Gas Compressor Operator41,000 JMD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator76,400 JMD
Gas Supply Manager134,000 JMD
Geologist160,000 JMD
Geophysicist166,000 JMD
Geothermal Production Manager156,000 JMD
Geothermal Technician64,200 JMD
HSE Engineer92,100 JMD
HSE Officer56,400 JMD
HSEQ Administrator64,900 JMD
Inspector82,900 JMD
Instructor74,000 JMD
Instrument Designer71,100 JMD
Lead Technical Field Advisor123,000 JMD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator75,800 JMD
Maintenance Engineer93,400 JMD
Maintenance Superintendent84,600 JMD
Material Controller58,700 JMD
Mine Engineer86,600 JMD
Mine Surveyor99,400 JMD
Mining Project Administrator78,400 JMD
Mining Project Assistant63,600 JMD
Mining Project Controls Consultant101,000 JMD
Mining Project Coordinator83,300 JMD
Mining Project Engineer84,500 JMD
Mining Project Manager114,000 JMD
Mining Site Manager120,000 JMD
Mining Team Leader95,400 JMD
NDT Technician56,100 JMD
Oil Service Unit Operator48,200 JMD
Oil Trader114,000 JMD
Oilwell Pumper33,900 JMD
Petroleum Engineer 106,000 JMD
Petroleum Geologist163,000 JMD
Petroleum Pump System Operator48,700 JMD
Pipeline Technician35,000 JMD
Power Coordinator56,400 JMD
Power Plant Operations Manager180,000 JMD
Power Plant Operator78,300 JMD
Radio Operator39,700 JMD
Reliability Engineer86,800 JMD
Reservoir Engineer81,400 JMD
Risk Analyst112,000 JMD
Roughneck95,600 JMD
Scaffolder60,800 JMD
Shutdown Engineer73,000 JMD
Solar Energy Installation Manager137,000 JMD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer96,700 JMD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer61,400 JMD
Solar Thermal Technician58,700 JMD
Supply Operations Manager145,000 JMD
Sustainability Specialist149,000 JMD
System Development Advisor100,000 JMD
Tanker Truck Driver35,400 JMD
Utility Operator49,400 JMD
Wind Energy Project Manager133,000 JMD

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Jamaica

Median and salary distribution Jamaica Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
97,200 JMD or more
10% of people earn
80,700 to 97,200 JMD
20% of people earn
44,200 JMD or less
65% of people earn
44,200 to 80,700 JMD
Minimum Salary
31,500 JMD
Median
76,900 JMD
Maximum
201,000 JMD


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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica range from 31,500 JMD (starting average salary) to 201,000 JMD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 76,900 JMD, implying that half of the workforce in Jamaica earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica earn less than 59,100 JMD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 96,200 JMD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 44,200 JMD to 80,700 JMD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 44,200 JMD mark, while 10% ranged from 80,700 JMD to 97,200 JMD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 97,200 JMD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


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.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Jamaica costs anywhere from 482,000 JMD to 1,450,000 JMD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Jamaica

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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 the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
89,800 JMD
Female-6%
84,400 JMD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Jamaica for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Jamaica

How much are annual salary increments in Jamaica for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 26 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

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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.

Jamaica / All Professions

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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 Jamaica is 2%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Jamaica for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Jamaica

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Jamaica Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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67% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

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.


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.

Salary Forecast and Trend / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Jamaica

How are salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
77,000 JMD
Average Salary 2020+4%
79,900 JMD
Average Salary 2021+2%
81,400 JMD
Average Salary 2022+3%
83,700 JMD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salaries for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica are rising in the year 2023 based on recently submitted salaries and reports. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from one industry to another.

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Hourly Average Wage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Jamaica


500 JMD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica is 500 JMD.This is the rate they get 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 people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica is 180 JMD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining VS Other Jobs

86,800 JMD
96,400 JMD
Average Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Average Salary
All Jobs
Salary Comparison Between Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining and Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly Jamaica
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Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Kingston95,600 JMD

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 Jamaica is 10% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
93,500 JMD
Public Sector+10%
103,000 JMD
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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 76,900 JMD and 96,200 JMD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

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 for jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Jamaica ranges from 59,100 JMD to 96,200 JMD. The base salary depends on many factors including 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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