Nurse Average Salary in Egypt 2023
How much money does a Nurse make in Egypt?
LOW
3,830
EGP AVERAGE
7,090
EGP HIGH
10,700
EGP
A person working as a Nurse in Egypt typically earns around 7,090 EGP per month. Salaries range from 3,830 EGP (lowest) to 10,700 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Nurse salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Nurse Salary Distribution in Egypt
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Nurse salaries in Egypt range from 3,830 EGP per month (minimum salary) to 10,700 EGP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 6,520 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Nurse(s) are earning less than 6,520 EGP while the other half are earning more than 6,520 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 Nurse(s) are earning less than 4,660 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 4,660 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Nurse(s) are earning less than 7,930 EGP while 25% are earning more than 7,930 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
Nurse 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 Nurse salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Nurse with less than two years of experience makes approximately 4,450 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 5,620 EGP per month, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 7,410 EGP per month, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Nurse(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 8,710 EGP per month, 18% 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 9,640 EGP per month, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 10,300 EGP per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Nurse average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 4,450 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +26% | 5,620 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +32% | 7,410 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +18% | 8,710 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +11% | 9,640 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 10,300 EGP |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Nurse Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Nurse(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 Nurse salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of a Nurse is 5,760 EGP per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 8,780 EGP per month, 53% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
Nurse average salary difference by education level in Egypt
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,760 EGP | |
| Master's Degree | +53% | 8,780 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
Nurse 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 Nurse employees in Egypt earn 9% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 6,690 EGP | |
| Female | +10% | 7,360 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
Nurse Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for Nurse(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Nurse
Nurse(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 19 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
Nurse Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Nurse is considered to be a low 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.
75% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 25% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 2% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 25% | |
| No Bonus | 75% |
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.
Nurse Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
41 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 41 EGP. This means that the average Nurse in Egypt earns approximately 41 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.
Nurse VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Nurse is 20% less than that of Nursing. Also, Nursing salaries are 35% less than those of Health and Medical.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Acute Care Nurse | 8,080 EGP |  +14% |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | 12,200 EGP | +72% |
| Case Manager | 10,000 EGP | +41% |
| Company Nurse | 5,670 EGP |  -20% |
| Critical Care Nurse | 7,950 EGP | +12% |
| District Nurse | 7,400 EGP | +4% |
| Head Nurse | 8,520 EGP | +20% |
| Home Nurse | 6,630 EGP | -6% |
| ICU Registered Nurse | 7,740 EGP | +9% |
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 7,560 EGP | +7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 7,330 EGP | +3% |
| MDS Coordinator | 8,240 EGP | +16% |
| Mental Health Nurse | 7,840 EGP | +11% |
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | 9,790 EGP | +38% |
| Nurse | 7,090 EGP | = |
| Nurse Midwife | 8,220 EGP | +16% |
| Nurse Practitioner | 9,110 EGP | +28% |
| Nursing Assistant | 6,430 EGP | -9% |
| Nursing Coordinator | 8,090 EGP | +14% |
| Nursing Director | 17,400 EGP | +150% |
| Nursing Services Instructor | 8,050 EGP | +14% |
| Nursing Supervisor | 10,300 EGP | +45% |
| Occupational Health Advisor | 13,500 EGP | +90% |
| Occupational Therapist | 11,400 EGP | +61% |
| Personal Support Worker | 5,570 EGP | -21% |
| Psychiatric Nurse | 6,600 EGP | -7% |
| Registered Nurse | 7,180 EGP | +1% |
| Respiratory Manager | 13,400 EGP | +89% |
| School Nurse | 6,620 EGP | -7% |
| Staff Nurse | 6,920 EGP | -2% |
| Theatre Manager | 11,800 EGP | +66% |
| Utilization Review Nurse | 7,420 EGP | +5% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 6,740 EGP |
| Cairo | 7,720 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 6,030 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 |
