Sales Manager Average Salary in Egypt 2023
How much money does a Sales Manager make in Egypt?
LOW
7,200
EGP AVERAGE
15,300
EGP HIGH
24,200
EGP
A person working as a Sales Manager in Egypt typically earns around 15,300 EGP per month. Salaries range from 7,200 EGP (lowest) to 24,200 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Sales Manager salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Sales Manager Salary Distribution in Egypt
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Sales Manager salaries in Egypt range from 7,200 EGP per month (minimum salary) to 24,200 EGP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 16,200 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Sales Manager(s) are earning less than 16,200 EGP while the other half are earning more than 16,200 EGP. 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 Sales Manager(s) are earning less than 10,500 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 10,500 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Sales Manager(s) are earning less than 21,400 EGP while 25% are earning more than 21,400 EGP.
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
Sales Manager Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Sales Manager salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Sales Manager with less than two years of experience makes approximately 8,300 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 11,400 EGP per month, 38% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 16,300 EGP per month, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Sales Manager(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 19,900 EGP per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 21,000 EGP per month, 6% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 22,800 EGP per month, 9% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Sales Manager average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 8,300 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +38% | 11,400 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +42% | 16,300 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 19,900 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +6% | 21,000 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +9% | 22,800 EGP |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Sales Manager Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Sales Manager(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Sales Manager salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Sales Manager is 10,300 EGP per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 12,000 EGP per month, 17% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 17,400 EGP per month, 45% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 22,800 EGP per month, 31% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Sales Manager average salary difference by education level in Egypt
| High School | 10,300 EGP | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +17% | 12,000 EGP |
| Bachelor's Degree | +45% | 17,400 EGP |
| Master's Degree | +31% | 22,800 EGP |
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 Egypt costs anywhere from 46,000 Egyptian Pound(s) to 138,000 Egyptian Pound(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 the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Sales Manager Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Sales Manager employees in Egypt earn 16% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 16,600 EGP | |
| Female | -14% | 14,300 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
Sales Manager Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for Sales Manager(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Sales Manager
Sales Manager(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Egypt / All Professions
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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Egypt 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
Sales Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Sales Manager is considered to be a high bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
16% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 84% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 84% | |
| No Bonus | 16% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Sales Manager Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
88 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 88 EGP. This means that the average Sales Manager in Egypt earns approximately 88 EGP for every worked hour.
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.
Sales Manager VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Sales Manager is 52% more than that of Sales Retail and Wholesale. Also, Sales Retail and Wholesale salaries are 9% more than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Account Officer | 5,570 EGP |  -64% |
| Area Sales Manager | 15,100 EGP | -1% |
| Assistant Department Manager | 7,370 EGP | -52% |
| Assistant Retail Store Manager | 8,520 EGP | -44% |
| Branch Manager | 11,300 EGP | -26% |
| Cashier | 3,260 EGP | -79% |
| Cashier Manager | 7,790 EGP | -49% |
| Depot Manager | 9,910 EGP | -35% |
| Deputy Sales Manager | 9,900 EGP | -35% |
| Distribution Director | 11,600 EGP | -24% |
| Global Wholesale Manager | 19,200 EGP |  +25% |
| Head Cashier | 6,950 EGP | -55% |
| Head of Retail | 12,800 EGP | -16% |
| Head Teller | 6,700 EGP | -56% |
| Inside Sales Executive | 9,580 EGP | -37% |
| Inside Sales Representative | 6,110 EGP | -60% |
| Inventory Manager | 10,300 EGP | -33% |
| Key Account Manager | 10,500 EGP | -31% |
| Medical Device Sales | 8,000 EGP | -48% |
| National Customer Solution Specialist | 11,600 EGP | -24% |
| Parts Salesperson | 6,100 EGP | -60% |
| Project Development Manager | 12,100 EGP | -21% |
| Project Manager | 11,500 EGP | -25% |
| Purchasing and Sales Executive | 16,600 EGP | +8% |
| Quotation Engineer | 5,790 EGP | -62% |
| Relationship Manager | 13,000 EGP | -15% |
| Retail Operations Manager | 11,000 EGP | -28% |
| Retail Sales Associate | 8,000 EGP | -48% |
| Retail Store Manager | 11,700 EGP | -24% |
| Revenue Manager | 10,500 EGP | -31% |
| Sales Account Manager | 12,000 EGP | -22% |
| Sales Admin Executive | 13,800 EGP | -10% |
| Sales Assistant | 4,140 EGP | -73% |
| Sales Associate | 5,930 EGP | -61% |
| Sales Consultant | 8,550 EGP | -44% |
| Sales Coordinator | 5,970 EGP | -61% |
| Sales Development Representative | 7,530 EGP | -51% |
| Sales Engineer | 6,360 EGP | -58% |
| Sales Executive | 11,800 EGP | -23% |
| Sales Manager | 15,300 EGP | -0% |
| Sales Officer | 6,010 EGP | -61% |
| Sales Planning Analyst | 9,960 EGP | -35% |
| Sales Representative | 5,560 EGP | -64% |
| Sales Specialist | 8,830 EGP | -42% |
| Sales Support | 4,450 EGP | -71% |
| Sales Team Leader | 9,620 EGP | -37% |
| Sales Trainer | 10,900 EGP | -29% |
| Securities Sales Agent | 10,100 EGP | -34% |
| Shipper / Receiver | 4,290 EGP | -72% |
| Shop Manager | 10,100 EGP | -34% |
| Store Development Administrator | 7,470 EGP | -51% |
| Trade Marketing Officer | 10,300 EGP | -33% |
| Treasury Officer | 8,870 EGP | -42% |
| Vice President Sales | 14,700 EGP | -4% |
| Visual Merchandiser | 5,190 EGP | -66% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 16,200 EGP |
| Cairo | 16,600 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 14,600 EGP |
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 Egypt earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,900 EGP | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 9,440 EGP |
