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Average Salary in Mali 2023

How much money does a person working in Mali make?


Average Monthly Salary
330,000 XOF
( 3,960,000 XOF yearly)

LOW
83,500
XOF
AVERAGE
330,000
XOF
HIGH
1,470,000
XOF

A person working in Mali typically earns around 330,000 XOF per month. Salaries range from 83,500 XOF (lowest average) to 1,470,000 XOF (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries 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 Mali

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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
646,000 XOF or more
10% of people earn
505,000 to 646,000 XOF
20% of people earn
197,000 XOF or less
65% of people earn
197,000 to 505,000 XOF
Minimum Salary
83,500
XOF
Median
296,000
XOF
Maximum
1,470,000
XOF


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

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Mali range from 83,500 XOF per month (starting salary) to 1,470,000 XOF per month (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 296,000 XOF per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 296,000 XOF while the other half are earning more than 296,000 XOF. 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 are earning less than 214,000 XOF while 75% of them are earning more than 214,000 XOF. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 449,000 XOF while 25% are earning more than 449,000 XOF.

  • 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 on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 197,000 XOF to 505,000 XOF. Approximatly 20% fall under the 197,000 XOF cap. Ten percent of wages are from 505,000 XOF to 646,000 XOF. Only 5% of people grossed 646,000 XOF or more.

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 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.


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.

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.

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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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 degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.


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.

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 cerificate 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 Mali costs anywhere from 1,650,000 CFA Franc BCEAO(s) to 4,950,000 CFA Franc BCEAO(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into 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 your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender

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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? Male employees in Mali earn 14% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.

Male
346,000 XOF
Female-12%
304,000 XOF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Mali

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

Mali

Employees in Mali are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% 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.

The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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 Mali is 2%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

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

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Mali 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.


Average Salary Increase Rate by Experience Level

Junoir Level
3% - 5%
Mid-Career
6% - 9%
Senior Level
10% - 15%
Top Management
15% - 20%

The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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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 Mali

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Mali
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64% of surveyed staff in Mali 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.

Salary Trend and Forecast in Mali

How are Mali salaries changing over time? The chart below shows the average salary change in the past few years.

Average Salary 2019
293,000 XOF
Average Salary 2020+4%
304,000 XOF
Average Salary 2021+3%
312,000 XOF
Average Salary 2022+2%
318,000 XOF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salaries in Mali are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

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Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant227,000 XOF
Accounting Assistant183,000 XOF
Accounting Manager491,000 XOF
Bookkeeper159,000 XOF
Chartered Accountant305,000 XOF
Corporate Treasurer440,000 XOF
Financial Analyst411,000 XOF
Financial Manager643,000 XOF
Internal Auditor303,000 XOF

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant169,000 XOF
Office Manager285,000 XOF
Receptionist123,000 XOF
Secretary152,000 XOF

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events
Art Director328,000 XOF
Creative Director336,000 XOF
Graphic Designer205,000 XOF
Photographer193,000 XOF

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer439,000 XOF
Air Traffic Controller353,000 XOF
Flight Attendant219,000 XOF
Pilot581,000 XOF

Architecture
Architect401,000 XOF
CAD Drafter175,000 XOF

Automotive
Mechanic130,000 XOF
Service Advisor230,000 XOF

Banking
Bank Branch Manager572,000 XOF
Teller123,000 XOF

Bilingual
Teacher251,000 XOF
Translator305,000 XOF

Business Planning
Business Analyst432,000 XOF
Business Development Manager534,000 XOF
Project Manager368,000 XOF

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny133,000 XOF
Nursery Teacher127,000 XOF

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer318,000 XOF
Construction Project Manager549,000 XOF
Health and Safety Officer155,000 XOF

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative129,000 XOF
Customer Service Manager460,000 XOF
Customer Service Representative119,000 XOF

Engineering
Electrical Engineer337,000 XOF
Engineer313,000 XOF
Mechanical Engineer309,000 XOF

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer779,000 XOF
Chief Financial Officer719,000 XOF
General Manager596,000 XOF

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef214,000 XOF
Executive Chef239,000 XOF
Hotel Manager606,000 XOF
Travel Agent202,000 XOF
Waiter / Waitress104,000 XOF

Health and Medical
Dentist806,000 XOF
Dietitian667,000 XOF
Laboratory Technician246,000 XOF
Nurse268,000 XOF

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager491,000 XOF
Human Resources Officer202,000 XOF

Information Technology
Computer Technician259,000 XOF
Database Administrator318,000 XOF
Developer / Programmer327,000 XOF
Information Technology Manager553,000 XOF
Network Engineer285,000 XOF

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer196,000 XOF

Legal
Attorney628,000 XOF
Legal Assistant175,000 XOF

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist382,000 XOF

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer276,000 XOF
Pharmacist436,000 XOF

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier120,000 XOF
Sales Manager585,000 XOF
Sales Representative206,000 XOF

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher237,000 XOF
Secondary School Teacher278,000 XOF

Average Hourly Wage in Mali


1,900 XOF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Mali is 1,900 XOF. This means that the average person in Mali earns approximately 1,900 XOF 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 fix 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?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Mali is 480 XOF. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bamako371,000 XOF

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Mali earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
304,000 XOF
Public Sector+14%
346,000 XOF
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 Mali?

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 Mali would range anywhere between 296,000 XOF and 449,000 XOF.

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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary in Mali is ranges from 214,000 XOF to 449,000 XOF. 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 in 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 of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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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