How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Cairo?
Average Monthly Salary
8,290 EGP
( 99,500 EGP yearly)
LOW
2,620
EGP
AVERAGE
8,290
EGP
HIGH
17,500
EGP
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
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 salary after tax for every career.
A person working in Engineering in Cairo typically earns around 8,290 EGP. Salaries range from 2,620 EGP (lowest average) to 17,500 EGP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
Salary Variance
The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Cairo exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
Engineering | |
3D Printing Engineer | 7,610 EGP |
Acoustics Engineer | 8,560 EGP |
Assembly Engineering Technician | 7,030 EGP |
Assistant Chief Engineer | 9,510 EGP |
|
Associate Engineer | 7,710 EGP |
AutoCAD Drafter | 5,220 EGP |
Autocad Operator | 5,710 EGP |
Automation Engineer | 9,170 EGP |
Automation Engineer | 8,890 EGP |
Avionic System Support Engineer | 8,570 EGP |
Biochemical Engineer | 8,000 EGP |
BMS Engineer | 8,330 EGP |
Bridge and Lock Tender | 4,700 EGP |
Broadcast Engineer | 8,360 EGP |
CAD Design Engineer | 8,610 EGP |
CAD Designer | 5,390 EGP |
CAE Engineer | 8,610 EGP |
Ceramics Engineer | 8,020 EGP |
Chemical Engineer | 9,090 EGP |
Civil Drafter | 5,220 EGP |
Civil Engineer | 9,330 EGP |
Civil Site Engineer | 9,420 EGP |
Civil Technician | 5,190 EGP |
Cognitive Engineer | 8,330 EGP |
Commissioning Engineer | 8,880 EGP |
Communications Engineer | 9,500 EGP |
Condition Monitoring Engineer | 7,350 EGP |
Contract Associate Engineer | 8,150 EGP |
Contract Engineer | 8,400 EGP |
Control Systems Engineer | 8,700 EGP |
Controls Engineer | 8,360 EGP |
Controls Software Engineer | 8,030 EGP |
Corrosion Engineer | 8,340 EGP |
Design Engineer | 8,630 EGP |
Director of Engineering | 17,100 EGP |
Drafter | 5,220 EGP |
Drafting Manager | 9,900 EGP |
Drilling Engineer | 8,450 EGP |
Drilling Foreman | 2,590 EGP |
Electrical Draughtsman | 4,230 EGP |
Electrical Engineer | 9,850 EGP |
Electrical Engineering Manager | 12,000 EGP |
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 8,960 EGP |
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 4,510 EGP |
Energy Engineer | 8,840 EGP |
Engine Assembler | 3,820 EGP |
Engineer | 9,100 EGP |
Engineering Account Manager | 10,100 EGP |
Engineering Chief Designer | 9,650 EGP |
Engineering Consultant | 12,200 EGP |
Engineering Key Account Manager | 12,100 EGP |
Engineering Lab Technician | 8,400 EGP |
Engineering Manager | 11,600 EGP |
Engineering Planning Manager | 12,100 EGP |
Engineering Production Manager | 15,000 EGP |
Engineering Project Analyst | 10,200 EGP |
Engineering Project Coordinator | 10,400 EGP |
Engineering Project Director | 18,400 EGP |
Engineering Project Leader | 11,500 EGP |
Engineering Project Manager | 12,200 EGP |
Engineering Research and Development Manager | 13,700 EGP |
Engineering Safety Coordinator | 6,760 EGP |
Engineering Sales Manager | 12,000 EGP |
Engineering Technician | 6,760 EGP |
Engineering Technologist | 6,900 EGP |
Environmental Engineer | 8,700 EGP |
Equipment Engineer | 8,340 EGP |
Equipment Engineering Manager | 11,200 EGP |
Estimator | 7,200 EGP |
Fabrication Specialist | 5,990 EGP |
Fabricator | 3,970 EGP |
Facade Engineer | 8,370 EGP |
Fiber Analyst | 5,150 EGP |
Field Engineer | 9,130 EGP |
Field Engineering Manager | 15,300 EGP |
Fire Engineer | 8,840 EGP |
Fitter and Turner | 2,910 EGP |
Forestry Strategic Planner | 9,940 EGP |
Generation Engineer | 9,180 EGP |
Genetic Engineer | 9,460 EGP |
Geological Engineer | 9,330 EGP |
Geotechnical Engineer | 8,980 EGP |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 4,770 EGP |
Highway Engineer | 8,670 EGP |
HSE Professional | 8,490 EGP |
Human Machine Interface Engineer | 8,280 EGP |
HVAC Engineer | 9,540 EGP |
HVAC Supervisor | 8,340 EGP |
Industrial Engineer | 8,040 EGP |
Industrial Engineering Technologist | 8,470 EGP |
Instrument Engineer | 8,250 EGP |
Instrument Technician | 4,680 EGP |
Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 8,690 EGP |
Instrumentation Designer | 7,650 EGP |
Instrumentation Engineer | 8,950 EGP |
Instrumentation Manager | 8,340 EGP |
Irrigation Engineer | 8,370 EGP |
Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 9,520 EGP |
Locomotive Engineer | 8,470 EGP |
Maintenance Engineer | 8,320 EGP |
Maintenance Fitter | 2,960 EGP |
Maintenance Manager | 9,020 EGP |
Manufacturing Engineer | 8,800 EGP |
Marine Engineer | 8,570 EGP |
Materials Engineer | 8,610 EGP |
Materials Researcher | 8,250 EGP |
Materials Technician | 6,390 EGP |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 9,240 EGP |
Mechanical Design Engineer | 9,360 EGP |
Mechanical Designer | 7,800 EGP |
Mechanical Engineer | 9,640 EGP |
Mechanical Engineering Manager | 11,800 EGP |
Mechanical Inspector | 8,800 EGP |
Mechatronics Engineer | 9,080 EGP |
Mining Engineer | 8,760 EGP |
Nanotechnology Engineer | 8,920 EGP |
Natural Language Processing Engineer | 9,840 EGP |
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 9,770 EGP |
Optical Engineer | 8,450 EGP |
Optical Instrument Assembler | 4,540 EGP |
PCB Assembler | 3,190 EGP |
Photonics Engineer | 9,270 EGP |
Photonics Technician | 7,790 EGP |
Pipeline Engineer | 7,860 EGP |
Piping Designer | 4,800 EGP |
Piping Engineer | 8,340 EGP |
Planning Engineer | 8,820 EGP |
Pressure Vessel Inspector | 4,320 EGP |
Principal Cost Engineer | 8,550 EGP |
Principal Engineer | 8,470 EGP |
Principal Support Engineer | 8,730 EGP |
Process Engineer | 8,250 EGP |
Process Operator | 4,940 EGP |
Product Development Engineer | 8,950 EGP |
Product Development Technician | 6,130 EGP |
Product Engineer | 9,220 EGP |
Product Safety Engineer | 8,150 EGP |
Production Engineer | 8,670 EGP |
Project Engineer | 9,650 EGP |
Proposal Manager | 10,900 EGP |
Purchasing Engineer | 7,690 EGP |
Quality Assurance Engineer | 8,430 EGP |
Rail Engineer | 8,840 EGP |
Regional Field Engineer | 9,410 EGP |
Remote Sensing Engineer | 8,990 EGP |
Robotics Engineer | 9,550 EGP |
Robotics Technician | 7,130 EGP |
Safety Engineer | 9,020 EGP |
Safety Inspector | 7,100 EGP |
Safety Manager | 10,200 EGP |
Safety Officer | 4,370 EGP |
Sales Engineer | 9,730 EGP |
Scheduling Engineer | 8,260 EGP |
Security Engineer | 9,260 EGP |
Service Engineer | 8,840 EGP |
Smart Home Engineer | 9,780 EGP |
Solar Engineer | 9,030 EGP |
Staff Engineer | 8,690 EGP |
Static Equipment Engineer | 8,450 EGP |
Stationary Engineer | 8,260 EGP |
Stress Engineer | 8,330 EGP |
Structural Analysis Engineer | 8,180 EGP |
Structural Designer | 7,490 EGP |
Structural Engineer | 8,440 EGP |
Structural Technician | 5,700 EGP |
Subsea Engineer | 10,700 EGP |
Supply Chain Specialist | 8,180 EGP |
Surveyor | 6,810 EGP |
Technical Affairs Officer | 4,370 EGP |
Technical Assistant | 4,320 EGP |
Technical Engineer | 7,880 EGP |
Technical Support Engineer | 7,350 EGP |
Tender Engineer | 7,790 EGP |
Test Development Engineer | 8,530 EGP |
Test Engineer | 8,700 EGP |
Transportation Engineer | 7,980 EGP |
Urban Engineer | 9,270 EGP |
Validation Engineer | 7,630 EGP |
Verification Engineer | 8,570 EGP |
Wastewater Engineer | 8,960 EGP |
Wind Energy Engineer | 8,470 EGP |
Wind Energy Operations Manager | 11,400 EGP |
Wireless Engineer | 9,200 EGP |
Work Planner | 6,290 EGP |
Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Cairo
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5% of people earn
8,470 EGP or more
10% of people earn
7,000 to 8,470 EGP
20% of people earn
3,770 EGP or less
65% of people earn
3,770 to 7,000 EGP
Minimum Salary 2,620 EGP |
Median 7,370 EGP |
Maximum 17,500 EGP |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Salaries in Engineering in Cairo range from 2,620 EGP (starting average salary) to 17,500 EGP (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.
Median Salary
The median income in the field of Engineering is 7,370 EGP, implying that half of the workforce in Cairo earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Cairo earn less than 5,510 EGP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 9,120 EGP, while 25% earn more than that.
Pay Scale Structure
Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Cairo. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,770 EGP to 7,000 EGP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,770 EGP mark, while 10% ranged from 7,000 EGP to 8,470 EGP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 8,470 EGP or higher.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-by-experience.jpg 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 in Engineering in Cairo 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.
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.
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.
“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
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 degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Cairo, below are our findings.
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 certificate 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 Egypt costs anywhere from 46,200 EGP to 138,000 EGP and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 to 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 the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Cairo
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Male | | 8,520 EGP |
Female | -16% | 7,150 EGP |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Cairo
How much are annual salary increments in Cairo for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?
Professionals working in Engineering in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/egypt/engineering/annual-salary-increment-rate-egypt-engineering.jpg 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.
Egypt / All Professions
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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 Egypt is 6%.”
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
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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 / Engineering / Egypt
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | | % |
No Bonus | | 100% |
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: 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.
Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Cairo
48 EGP
per hour The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Cairo is 48 EGP.This is the rate they get paid 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 fixed 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?
The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Cairo is 15 EGP. 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
Alexandria | 7,540 EGP |
Cairo | 8,290 EGP |
Sharm el-Sheikh | 7,110 EGP |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Egypt is 6% on average across all career fields.
Private Sector | | 8,930 EGP |
Public Sector | +6% | 9,480 EGP |
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 Engineering in Cairo?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,370 EGP and 9,120 EGP. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.
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 salary after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Cairo ranges from 2,620 EGP to 5,510 EGP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with 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 the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn 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