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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Lesotho 2023

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Lesotho?


Average Monthly Salary
10,600 LSL
( 127,000 LSL yearly)

LOW
3,840
LSL
AVERAGE
10,600
LSL
HIGH
24,400
LSL

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Lesotho typically earns around 10,600 LSL per month. Salaries range from 3,840 LSL (lowest average) to 24,400 LSL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Assistant Yard Manager10,700 LSL
Associate Analyst11,400 LSL
Associate Landman4,790 LSL
Auxiliary Equipment Operator4,460 LSL
Biomass Plant Technician5,450 LSL
Biomass Power Plant Manager15,900 LSL
Chemical Plant Operator9,270 LSL
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer11,400 LSL
Completions Engineer10,600 LSL
Cost Controller8,090 LSL
Crude Oil Marketing Representative12,000 LSL
Dispatcher4,730 LSL
Distribution Manager14,800 LSL
Dragline Operator5,170 LSL
Driller Offsider3,760 LSL
Dump Truck Driver4,450 LSL
Electric and Gas Operations Manager23,900 LSL
Energy Advisor16,400 LSL
Energy Analyst15,500 LSL
Energy Auditor13,900 LSL
Energy Dispatch Director18,400 LSL
Energy Technical Assistant6,910 LSL
Energy Technical Manager13,600 LSL
Energy Technical Trainer9,250 LSL
Exploration Manager19,100 LSL
Field Safety Auditor12,100 LSL
Fluids Engineer10,300 LSL
Fuel Cell Engineer11,100 LSL
Fuel Cell Technician5,410 LSL
Fuels Handler5,180 LSL
Gas Compressor Operator4,810 LSL
Gas Distribution Plant Operator9,090 LSL
Gas Supply Manager17,200 LSL
Geologist18,800 LSL
Geophysicist19,600 LSL
Geothermal Production Manager18,000 LSL
Geothermal Technician7,510 LSL
HSE Engineer10,800 LSL
HSE Officer6,680 LSL
HSEQ Administrator8,060 LSL
Inspector9,750 LSL
Instructor8,730 LSL
Instrument Designer8,730 LSL
Lead Technical Field Advisor14,300 LSL
Logistics and Tool Coordinator9,830 LSL
Maintenance Engineer10,900 LSL
Maintenance Superintendent9,600 LSL
Material Controller7,600 LSL
Mine Engineer10,300 LSL
Mine Surveyor12,000 LSL
Mining Project Administrator9,820 LSL
Mining Project Assistant7,510 LSL
Mining Project Controls Consultant12,100 LSL
Mining Project Coordinator9,820 LSL
Mining Project Engineer10,500 LSL
Mining Project Manager13,400 LSL
Mining Site Manager15,000 LSL
Mining Team Leader11,800 LSL
NDT Technician6,820 LSL
Oil Service Unit Operator5,930 LSL
Oil Trader13,800 LSL
Oilwell Pumper4,100 LSL
Petroleum Engineer 12,500 LSL
Petroleum Geologist20,000 LSL
Petroleum Pump System Operator6,300 LSL
Pipeline Technician4,360 LSL
Power Coordinator6,500 LSL
Power Plant Operations Manager20,500 LSL
Power Plant Operator9,270 LSL
Radio Operator4,620 LSL
Reliability Engineer11,100 LSL
Reservoir Engineer10,300 LSL
Risk Analyst13,100 LSL
Roughneck10,700 LSL
Scaffolder7,420 LSL
Shutdown Engineer9,460 LSL
Solar Energy Installation Manager16,000 LSL
Solar Energy Systems Engineer11,500 LSL
Solar Photovoltaic Installer7,420 LSL
Solar Thermal Technician6,500 LSL
Supply Operations Manager18,200 LSL
Sustainability Specialist18,200 LSL
System Development Advisor12,500 LSL
Tanker Truck Driver4,450 LSL
Utility Operator6,000 LSL
Wind Energy Project Manager15,100 LSL

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Lesotho

Median and salary distribution Lesotho Oil  / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
12,600 LSL or more
10% of people earn
10,400 to 12,600 LSL
20% of people earn
5,710 LSL or less
65% of people earn
5,710 to 10,400 LSL
Minimum Salary
3,840 LSL
Median
9,940 LSL
Maximum
24,400 LSL


Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries in Lesotho range from 3,840 LSL per month (starting average salary) to 24,400 LSL 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.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 9,940 LSL per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 9,940 LSL while the other half are earning more than 9,940 LSL. 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 and Salary Scale

    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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 7,630 LSL while 75% of them are earning more than 7,630 LSL. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 12,400 LSL while 25% are earning more than 12,400 LSL.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    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 5,710 LSL to 10,400 LSL. Approximatly 20% fall under the 5,710 LSL cap. Ten percent of wages are from 10,400 LSL to 12,600 LSL. Only 5% of people grossed 12,600 LSL or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Lesotho costs anywhere from 58,700 Loti(s) to 176,000 Loti(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 and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining

Salary comparison by gender Lesotho Oil  / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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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 Lesotho who work in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining earn 19% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
11,500 LSL
Female-16%
9,640 LSL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Lesotho for all Careers

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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Lesotho

How much are annual salary increments in Lesotho for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining professionals in Lesotho are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 26 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

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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.

Lesotho / All Professions

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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 Lesotho is 2%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

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 Lesotho 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

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

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.

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Bonus and Incentive Rates in Lesotho

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Lesotho Oil  / Gas / Energy / Mining
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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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.

61% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 39% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
39%
No Bonus
61%

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.


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.

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Salary Forecast and Trend in Lesotho

How do Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
9,140 LSL
Average Salary 2020+4%
9,470 LSL
Average Salary 2021+4%
9,830 LSL
Average Salary 2022+4%
10,200 LSL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries in Lesotho are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 4% 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.

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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Hourly Average Wage in Lesotho


61 LSL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Lesotho is 61 LSL. This means that the average person in Lesotho earns approximately 61 LSL 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 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.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Lesotho is 22 LSL. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining VS Other Jobs

10,600 LSL
11,700 LSL
Average Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 10% less than that of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Oil  / Gas / Energy / Mining and Oil  / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly Lesotho
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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 Lesotho earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
11,100 LSL
Public Sector+14%
12,700 LSL
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 for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Lesotho?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 9,940 LSL and 12,400 LSL. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Lesotho is ranges from 7,630 LSL to 12,400 LSL. 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.


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


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