Average Salary in Morocco 2020
How much money does a person working in Morocco make?
LOWEST
3,260
MAD AVERAGE
24,100
MAD HIGHEST
107,000
MAD
A person working in Morocco typically earns around 24,100 MAD per month. Salaries range from 3,260 MAD (lowest) to 107,000 MAD (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries differ drasticly between different jobs. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Morocco
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Morocco range between 3,260 MAD per month (minimum salary) to 107,000 MAD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 23,400 MAD per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 23,400 MAD while the other half are earning more than 23,400 MAD. 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
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 12,000 MAD while 75% of them are earning more than 12,000 MAD. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 61,200 MAD while 25% are earning more than 61,200 MAD.
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 plently of room for improvement. If your wage is in between the average and median, then things can be a bit confusing. We have written a guide to explain all the different senarios. How to compare your salary
Salaries for specific job categories
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunicationSalary Trend and Forecast in Morocco
How are Morocco salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary over the past few years.
| Average Salary 2016 | 21,800 MAD | |
| Average Salary 2017 | +4% | 22,600 MAD |
| Average Salary 2018 | +2% | 22,900 MAD |
| Average Salary 2019 | +2% | 23,500 MAD |
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 15,400 MAD |
| Accounting Assistant | 15,500 MAD |
| Accounting Manager | 31,100 MAD |
| Bookkeeper | 12,200 MAD |
| Chartered Accountant | 19,600 MAD |
| Corporate Treasurer | 41,000 MAD |
| Financial Analyst | 25,900 MAD |
| Financial Manager | 46,300 MAD |
| Internal Auditor | 24,100 MAD |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 13,100 MAD |
| Office Manager | 17,100 MAD |
| Receptionist | 12,900 MAD |
| Secretary | 13,200 MAD |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 22,800 MAD |
| Creative Director | 24,200 MAD |
| Graphic Designer | 16,900 MAD |
| Photographer | 16,500 MAD |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 26,000 MAD |
| Air Traffic Controller | 25,300 MAD |
| Flight Attendant | 20,500 MAD |
| Pilot | 29,100 MAD |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 21,600 MAD |
| CAD Drafter | 17,700 MAD |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 12,100 MAD |
| Service Advisor | 17,900 MAD |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 35,000 MAD |
| Teller | 16,800 MAD |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 18,300 MAD |
| Translator | 19,600 MAD |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 27,600 MAD |
| Business Development Manager | 35,900 MAD |
| Project Manager | 28,000 MAD |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 14,400 MAD |
| Nursery Teacher | 17,700 MAD |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 22,100 MAD |
| Construction Project Manager | 29,200 MAD |
| Health and Safety Officer | 15,000 MAD |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 16,400 MAD |
| Customer Service Manager | 31,800 MAD |
| Customer Service Representative | 16,000 MAD |
Engineering | |
| Civil Engineer | 22,000 MAD |
| Electrical Engineer | 22,400 MAD |
| Engineer | 20,500 MAD |
| Mechanical Engineer | 24,300 MAD |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 51,700 MAD |
| Chief Financial Officer | 50,400 MAD |
| General Manager | 42,400 MAD |
| Project Manager | 28,000 MAD |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 19,200 MAD |
| Executive Chef | 20,500 MAD |
| Hotel Manager | 34,400 MAD |
| Receptionist | 17,400 MAD |
| Travel Agent | 19,100 MAD |
| Waiter / Waitress | 14,800 MAD |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 54,000 MAD |
| Dietitian | 52,400 MAD |
| Laboratory Technician | 18,700 MAD |
| Nurse | 19,500 MAD |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 32,600 MAD |
| Human Resources Officer | 19,000 MAD |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 18,200 MAD |
| Database Administrator | 24,700 MAD |
| Developer / Programmer | 20,200 MAD |
| Information Technology Manager | 34,900 MAD |
| Network Engineer | 21,000 MAD |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 19,400 MAD |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 35,900 MAD |
| Legal Assistant | 16,900 MAD |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 23,300 MAD |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 20,700 MAD |
| Pharmacist | 27,500 MAD |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 13,700 MAD |
| Sales Manager | 35,500 MAD |
| Sales Representative | 15,500 MAD |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 16,400 MAD |
| Secondary School Teacher | 19,900 MAD |
Average Hourly Wage in Morocco
140 MAD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Morocco is 140 MAD. This means that the average person in Morocco earns approximatly 140 MAD for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one working 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 annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximation and they are considered to the be the standard.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Agadir | 21,300 MAD |
| Casablanca | 26,300 MAD |
| Marrakech | 24,500 MAD |
| Rabat | 23,200 MAD |
| Tangier | 25,800 MAD |
