A person working in Automotive in Albania typically earns around 62,700 ALL per month. Salaries range from 28,600 ALL (lowest average) to 179,000 ALL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Automotive careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Job Title | Average Salary |
After Sales Automotive Manager | 109,000 ALL |
Alignment Technician | 32,900 ALL |
Auto Damage Adjuster | 39,800 ALL |
Auto Detailer | 40,200 ALL |
Auto Parts Manager | 129,000 ALL |
Automotive Assembler | 36,800 ALL |
Automotive Assembly Manager | 115,000 ALL |
Automotive Body Repairer | 35,500 ALL |
Automotive Branch Manager | 153,000 ALL |
Automotive Central Planner | 53,000 ALL |
Automotive Electrician | 43,200 ALL |
Automotive Estimating Manager | 94,700 ALL |
Automotive Estimator | 76,000 ALL |
Automotive General Manager | 180,000 ALL |
Automotive Inventory Officer | 35,800 ALL |
Automotive Parts Supplier | 54,800 ALL |
Automotive Project Engineer | 67,700 ALL |
Automotive Project Manager | 127,000 ALL |
Automotive Purchase Manager | 143,000 ALL |
Automotive Sales | 72,400 ALL |
Automotive Technician | 37,100 ALL |
Automotive Test Engineer | 62,100 ALL |
Automotive Warranty Administrator | 64,800 ALL |
Automotive Warranty Clerk | 42,500 ALL |
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter | 33,400 ALL |
Damage Appraiser | 53,800 ALL |
Diesel Engine Specialist | 52,400 ALL |
Job Card Opener | 33,200 ALL |
Lube Technician | 29,200 ALL |
Master File Maintenance | 50,500 ALL |
Materials Planner | 59,400 ALL |
Mechanic | 36,600 ALL |
Motor Vehicle Inspector | 57,200 ALL |
Service Advisor | 67,800 ALL |
Service Manager | 111,000 ALL |
Stock Controller | 45,900 ALL |
Technical Advisor | 69,800 ALL |
Tire Retreader | 34,200 ALL |
Used Car Manager | 100,000 ALL |
Vehicle Body Maker | 46,400 ALL |
Vehicle Examiner | 49,000 ALL |
Vehicle Painter | 31,500 ALL |
Vehicle Trimmer | 35,400 ALL |
Welder | 31,700 ALL |
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Automotive salaries in Albania range from 28,600 ALL per month (starting average salary) to 179,000 ALL per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
The median salary is 56,500 ALL per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Automotive are earning less than 56,500 ALL while the other half are earning more than 56,500 ALL. 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.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Automotive are earning less than 45,400 ALL while 75% of them are earning more than 45,400 ALL. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Automotive are earning less than 72,800 ALL while 25% are earning more than 72,800 ALL.
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 39,800 ALL to 72,100 ALL. Approximatly 20% fall under the 39,800 ALL cap. Ten percent of wages are from 72,100 ALL to 86,900 ALL. Only 5% of people grossed 86,900 ALL or more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Albania costs anywhere from 480,000 Lek(s) to 1,440,000 Lek(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.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Albania who work in Automotive earn 7% more than their female counterparts on average.
Male | 65,300 ALL | |
Female | -7% | 60,800 ALL |
Automotive professionals in Albania are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
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.
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
Banking | 3% | |
Energy | 6% | |
Information Technology | 9% | |
Healthcare | 3% | |
Travel | 6% | |
Construction | 9% | |
Education | 3% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Albania 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.
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.
Automotive is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
67% of surveyed staff in Automotive reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 33% | |
No Bonus | 67% |
The 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.
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.
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. |
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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.
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.
Average Salary 2019 | 55,700 ALL | |
Average Salary 2020 | +4% | 57,800 ALL |
Average Salary 2021 | +2% | 58,800 ALL |
Average Salary 2022 | +3% | 60,500 ALL |
Automotive salaries in Albania are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
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.
This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Albania is 160 ALL. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
The average salary for Automotive is 35% less than that of All Jobs.
City | Average Salary |
Berat | 60,900 ALL |
Durres | 68,600 ALL |
Elbasan | 66,100 ALL |
Fier | 63,700 ALL |
Gjirokaster | 59,900 ALL |
Korca | 62,500 ALL |
Lezhe | 57,600 ALL |
Sarande | 58,700 ALL |
Shkodra | 65,200 ALL |
Tirana | 69,700 ALL |
Vlore | 67,800 ALL |
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Albania earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 91,300 ALL | |
Public Sector | +14% | 104,000 ALL |
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 56,500 ALL and 72,800 ALL. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
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 salart after tax for every career.
The base salary for Automotive in Albania is ranges from 45,400 ALL to 72,800 ALL. 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 in a grain of salt.
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