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Average Salary in Western Sahara 2023

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


Average Monthly Salary
10,400 MAD
( 124,000 MAD yearly)

LOW
2,620
MAD
AVERAGE
10,400
MAD
HIGH
46,300
MAD

A person working in Western Sahara typically earns around 10,400 MAD per month. Salaries range from 2,620 MAD (lowest average) to 46,300 MAD (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.

Distribution of Salaries in Western Sahara

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The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range

  • Salary Range

    Salaries in Western Sahara range from 2,620 MAD per month (minimum salary) to 46,300 MAD per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 10,600 MAD per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 10,600 MAD while the other half are earning more than 10,600 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 5,940 MAD while 75% of them are earning more than 5,940 MAD. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 29,000 MAD while 25% are earning more than 29,000 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 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

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Western Sahara costs anywhere from 51,900 Moroccan Dirham(s) to 156,000 Moroccan Dirham(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 Comparison By Gender

Salary comparison by gender monthly 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? Male employees in Western Sahara earn 11% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.

Male
10,800 MAD
Female-10%
9,700 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 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 Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara 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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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

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 Auditor9,720 MAD

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

Advertising / Grapic 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 Teacher4,010 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 Representative4,010 MAD
Customer Service Manager13,900 MAD
Customer Service Representative4,010 MAD

Engineering
Electrical Engineer10,200 MAD
Engineer9,650 MAD
Mechanical Engineer9,720 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 Officer5,920 MAD

Information Technology
Computer Technician8,000 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) in Western Sahara is 60 MAD. This means that the average person in Western Sahara earns approximately 60 MAD for every worked hour.


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

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.

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 Western Sahara earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
9,540 MAD
Public Sector+14%
10,900 MAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

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