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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR		MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.36 MVR = 1 USD
491,224 MVR $31,981 USD		107,519 MVR $7,000 USD		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.36 MVR = 1 USD

Average Salary / Maldives

Average salary in Maldives is 491,224 MVR per year. The most typical earning is 107,519 MVR. All data are based on 209 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 574,459 MVR. Women receive a salary of 296,445 MVR.

The most paid careers are Aviation & Shipping with average income 1,405,428 MVR and Engineers & Technicians IV with income 804,857 MVR.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 1,053,687 MVR. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of 583,675 MVR.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 847,865 MVR. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 678,906 MVR.

Levels / Maldives (Gross MVR)

Salary Levels (MVR) per Year	Surveys	[%]
46,100 MVR - 76,799 MVR	0	n/a
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
76,800 MVR - 153,599 MVR	53	100% 25.36%
153,600 MVR - 230,399 MVR	31	74.64% 14.83%
230,400 MVR - 307,199 MVR	30	59.81% 14.35%
307,200 MVR - 383,999 MVR	25	45.45% 11.96%
384,000 MVR - 460,799 MVR	6	33.49% 2.87%
460,800 MVR - 537,599 MVR	8	30.62% 3.83%
537,600 MVR - 614,399 MVR	10	26.79% 4.78%
614,400 MVR - 691,199 MVR	4	22.01% 1.91%
691,200 MVR - 767,999 MVR	6	20.1% 2.87%
768,000 MVR - 844,799 MVR	2	17.22% 0.96%
844,800 MVR - 921,599 MVR	6	16.27% 2.87%
921,600 MVR - 998,399 MVR	4	13.4% 1.91%
998,400 MVR - 1,075,199 MVR	1	11.48% 0.48%
1,075,200 MVR - 1,151,999 MVR	1	11% 0.48%
1,152,000 MVR - 1,228,799 MVR	6	10.53% 2.87%
1,228,800 MVR - 1,305,599 MVR	1	7.66% 0.48%
1,305,600 MVR - 1,382,399 MVR	0	n/a
1,382,400 MVR - 1,459,199 MVR	0	n/a
1,459,200 MVR - 1,535,999 MVR	2	7.18% 0.96%
1,536,000 MVR - 1,612,799 MVR	1	6.22% 0.48%
1,612,800 MVR - 1,689,599 MVR	1	5.74% 0.48%
1,689,600 MVR - 1,766,399 MVR	1	5.26% 0.48%
1,766,400 MVR - 1,843,199 MVR	2	4.78% 0.96%
1,843,200 MVR - 1,919,999 MVR	0	n/a
1,920,000 MVR - 1,996,799 MVR	1	3.83% 0.48%
1,996,800 MVR - 2,073,599 MVR	0	n/a
2,073,600 MVR - 2,150,399 MVR	0	n/a
2,150,400 MVR - 2,227,199 MVR	0	n/a
2,227,200 MVR - 2,303,999 MVR	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
2,304,000 MVR - 2,457,599 MVR	2	3.35% 0.96%
2,457,600 MVR - 2,611,199 MVR	1	2.39% 0.48%
2,611,200 MVR - 2,764,799 MVR	0	n/a
2,764,800 MVR - 2,918,399 MVR	0	n/a
2,918,400 MVR - 3,071,999 MVR	3	1.91% 1.44%
3,072,000 MVR - 3,225,599 MVR	0	n/a
3,225,600 MVR - 3,379,199 MVR	1	0.48% 0.48%
3,379,200 MVR - 3,532,799 MVR	0	n/a
3,532,800 MVR - 3,686,399 MVR	0	n/a
3,686,400 MVR - 3,839,999 MVR	0	n/a
3,840,000 MVR - 5,375,999 MVR	0	n/a

Gender / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	149	574,459 MVR
2	Women	49	296,445 MVR

Education / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	6	1,053,687 MVR
2	Masters Degree	38	583,675 MVR
3	Bachelors Degree	117	532,987 MVR
4	Bellow H. School	7	276,477 MVR
5	High School	22	239,614 MVR
6	Some College	19	239,614 MVR

Experience / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	7	847,865 MVR
2	20+ Years	16	678,906 MVR
3	4-8 Years	53	619,003 MVR
4	12-16 Years	22	589,819 MVR
5	8-12 Years	33	431,612 MVR
6	1-2 Years	16	423,932 MVR
7	2-4 Years	45	324,093 MVR
8	0-1 Year	17	265,725 MVR

Age / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	61-65	1	1,185,782 MVR
2	46-50	5	947,704 MVR
3	41-45	13	830,969 MVR
4	36-40	20	617,467 MVR
5	31-35	41	605,179 MVR
6	26-30	67	456,188 MVR
7	51-55	2	451,580 MVR
8	21-25	36	351,741 MVR
9	n/a	11	235,006 MVR
10	14-20	13	161,278 MVR

Work Type / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Permanent	123	517,627 MVR
2	Contract	71	466,940 MVR
3	Self Employed	12	425,468 MVR
4	Part Time	3	227,326 MVR

Cities / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Malé	177	519,163 MVR
2	--Other--	32	337,917 MVR

Career Groups / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Aviation & Shipping	7	1,405,428 MVR
2	Engineers & Technicians IV	1	804,857 MVR
3	Architect Constructions	11	757,241 MVR
4	Customer Services	4	615,931 MVR
5	Engineers & Technicians	12	585,211 MVR
6	Media	1	571,387 MVR
7	Accounting & Administration	27	522,235 MVR
8	Management & Business	17	522,235 MVR
9	Hotels & Tourism	28	499,195 MVR
10	Construction & Labor Workers	7	496,123 MVR
11	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	19	482,300 MVR
12	IT & Programming	13	422,396 MVR
13	Finance & Banking	4	402,428 MVR
14	Human Resources	8	396,284 MVR
15	Health Care & Medical	10	368,637 MVR
16	Properties & Real Estates	3	347,133 MVR
17	Education & University	8	325,629 MVR
18	Health Care & Medical II	3	321,021 MVR
19	Law	1	296,445 MVR
20	Sports & Recreation	2	273,405 MVR
21	Insurance	2	268,797 MVR
22	Organization & Coordination	3	265,725 MVR
23	Public Sector	4	238,078 MVR
24	Logistics, Road, Railway	2	211,966 MVR
25	Making Design	4	188,926 MVR
26	Salesmen & Saleswomen	4	150,526 MVR
27	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	1	150,526 MVR
28	Fashion	2	138,238 MVR
29	Agriculture & Fishing	1	133,630 MVR

Careers / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Technical Manager	2	1,927,664 MVR
2	Aerospace Engineer	5	1,755,633 MVR
3	Director	3	1,042,935 MVR
4	Construction Project Coordinator	2	1,036,791 MVR
5	Branch Manager	1	889,336 MVR
6	Sales Manager	4	867,832 MVR
7	Architect	9	806,393 MVR
8	Doctor Specialist	2	666,618 MVR
9	Human Resource	3	603,643 MVR
10	Other Tourism Career	11	597,499 MVR
11	Marketing Manager	7	586,747 MVR
12	IT Manager	7	548,347 MVR
13	Hotel Manager	10	545,275 MVR
14	Manager	5	499,195 MVR
15	Program Coordinator	1	496,123 MVR
16	Executive Secretary	1	494,588 MVR
17	Administrative Assistant	2	471,548 MVR
18	University Professor Assistant	2	454,652 MVR
19	General Manager	3	451,580 MVR
20	Life Insurance	1	430,076 MVR
21	Physician	2	422,396 MVR
22	Tourism and Travel	3	411,644 MVR
23	Healthcare Management	1	367,101 MVR
24	Human Resources Manager	3	362,493 MVR
25	Accountant Executive	2	356,349 MVR
26	Accountant	11	351,741 MVR
27	Engineer	6	351,741 MVR
28	Engineering Manager	2	324,093 MVR
29	Truck Driver	1	310,269 MVR
30	Doctor	5	297,981 MVR
31	Software Developer	1	297,981 MVR
32	Corporate Counsel Lawyer	1	296,445 MVR
33	Secretary	2	273,405 MVR
34	Project Manager	1	273,405 MVR
35	Other Constr. & Labor Career	1	242,686 MVR
36	Teacher	3	221,182 MVR
37	Operations Manager	3	211,966 MVR
38	Surgical Nurse	1	211,966 MVR
39	Receptionist	3	205,822 MVR
40	C-Sharp Developer	1	204,286 MVR
41	Airport Employee	1	202,750 MVR
42	Graphic Designer	4	188,926 MVR
43	Real Estate Agent	1	187,390 MVR
44	Marketing	1	184,318 MVR
45	Project Coordinator	1	179,710 MVR
46	IT Coordinator	2	172,030 MVR
47	Other Public Sector Career	3	168,958 MVR
48	Accounting Assistant	2	165,886 MVR
49	Technician	1	165,886 MVR
50	Construction Engineer	2	145,918 MVR
51	Fashion Designer	2	138,238 MVR
52	Other Agriculture Career	1	133,630 MVR
53	Marketing Executive	3	110,591 MVR
54	Salesmen or Saleswomen	2	109,055 MVR
55	Human Resource Administrator	1	99,839 MVR
56	Customer Consultant	1	89,087 MVR
57	Sales in Furniture, Bath Shops	1	86,015 MVR
58	Marketing Coordinator	1	82,943 MVR

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

50/50 HR Executive (Man)

Posted 13 April 2024

What I do?

"Recruitment Employee Relations Engagement Administration."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	234,200 MVR

49/50 Accountnat (Man)

Posted 10 April 2024

What I do?

"Accounting and finance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	307,200 MVR

48/50 Assistant Officer (media And Pr Unit) (Man)

Posted 29 September 2022

What I do?

"Tasked with creating graphic and video content required for media related events as well as social media posts, as well as assisting with photography, videography and admin tasks within the department."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	1-2 Years	Advanced	136,700 MVR

47/50 Assistant Director Learning & Development (Woman)

Posted 05 March 2022

What I do?

"Training quality."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	1,044,500 MVR

46/50 Illustrator Designer (Man)

Posted 03 December 2021

What I do?

"Designing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	2-4 Years	Expert	331,800 MVR

45/50 Area Director Human Resource (Man)

Posted 11 December 2020

What I do?

"HR Operations and strategic HR interventions."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	153,300 MVR

44/50 Engineer Of Airport (Man)

Posted 15 September 2020

What I do?

"Keepe the records and maintain vehicle and engine room."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bellow H. School	2-4 Years	n/a	954,400 MVR

43/50 Chief Operating Officer (Man)

Posted 18 August 2020

What I do?

"Organisational development, leadership, distribution, operations, strategy, product development, project management, fiscal management, POS technology, Underwriting and policy servicing technology, marketing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Doctorate Degree	20+ Years	n/a	430,500 MVR

42/50 Admin Officer (Man)

Posted 26 June 2020

What I do?

"Business administration. knows microsoft office."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	2-4 Years	n/a	99,400 MVR

41/50 Operations Manager (Man)

Posted 24 June 2020

What I do?

"Managing purchase orders from hotels and resorts along with logistics management in terms of international trade services."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	693,100 MVR

40/50 Managing Director (Man)

Posted 16 June 2020

What I do?

"Business and general operations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	1,692,400 MVR

39/50 EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULTANT (Man)

Posted 02 June 2020

What I do?

"Management of medical emergency."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Doctorate Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	1,193,000 MVR

38/50 Database Administration (Man)

Posted 30 April 2020

What I do?

"Maintain apps, databases."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	203,800 MVR

37/50 Police Investigation Officer (Man)

Posted 11 February 2020

What I do?

"To investigate major crimes. investigation officers course."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	4-8 Years	n/a	178,900 MVR

36/50 Projects Officer (Man)

Posted 15 January 2020

What I do?

"Business Administration, Logistics, Construction, Event Planning/Managing/Coordinating, Marketing and Public Relations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	178,900 MVR

35/50 Receptionist (Woman)

Posted 14 January 2020

What I do?

"Including greeting guests and offering them a beverage, answering phones, handling company inquiries, and sorting and distributing mail. Mail also guest chick in checkout handling, Billing Ect."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	High School	4-8 Years	n/a	152,100 MVR

34/50 Digital Marketing Manager (Man)

Posted 12 January 2020

What I do?

"Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM, SMM."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	352,500 MVR

33/50 Project Engineer (Man)

Posted 03 January 2020

What I do?

"To manage works & suggest solutions for site specific needs."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	129,200 MVR

32/50 Pickup Driver (Man)

Posted 18 December 2019

What I do?

"Local pickup service."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bellow H. School	8-12 Years	n/a	309,800 MVR

31/50 Marketing Executive (Woman)

Posted 30 November 2019

What I do?

"Handling all social media platforms recording the public engagement and positioning the sister brands and company in the industry through marketing strategies and development. internal and external communications and strategy making to maintain the brand image and engaging with CSR and public elation event held by company."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	95,300 MVR

30/50 Engineer (Man)

Posted 21 November 2019

What I do?

"Engineer Roles as per construction terms in industry."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	262,100 MVR

29/50 Aircraft Refueling Officer (Man)

Posted 16 November 2019

What I do?

"Quality Control of JET Fuel and Refueling to the Aicraft. Includes stock management and maintaining daily records."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	High School	8-12 Years	n/a	202,500 MVR

28/50 Interior Designer (Man)

Posted 09 November 2019

What I do?

"Interior Design."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	276,000 MVR

27/50 Consultant (Man)

Posted 07 November 2019

What I do?

"Orthopedic Surgeon."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	595,700 MVR

26/50 Medical Officer (Man)

Posted 25 September 2019

What I do?

"Medical treatment for patients."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	357,400 MVR

25/50 Manager Finance And Strategies (Man)

Posted 25 September 2019

What I do?

"Finance and strategies."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	285,900 MVR

24/50 Medical Administrator (Man)

Posted 05 September 2019

What I do?

"Medical Administrator."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	367,400 MVR

23/50 Design Architect (Man)

Posted 05 September 2019

What I do?

"Architectural and interior designing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	2,978,700 MVR

22/50 Cashiering, Receivables And Payables (Woman)

Posted 04 September 2019

What I do?

"Cashiering, Receivables and Payables."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	148,900 MVR

21/50 Architect Designer (Man)

Posted 02 September 2019

What I do?

"Architectural and Interior Designing of resorts and villas."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	397,100 MVR

20/50 Director Of Sales & Marketing (Man)

Posted 27 August 2019

What I do?

"Director of sales & marketing, revenue, ecommerce, communications, PR."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	920,600 MVR

19/50 Financial Controller (Man)

Posted 18 August 2019

What I do?

"Managing finance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	336,800 MVR

18/50 Marketing & PR Manager (Man)

Posted 17 August 2019

What I do?

"Managing, Marketing, PR, Social Media etc."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	554,000 MVR

17/50 Safety Officer (Man)

Posted 22 July 2019

What I do?

"Implement, Monitor, Advise and Reporting Construction Safety and Health Standards base on ISO."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	242,500 MVR

16/50 Director Of Spa (Woman)

Posted 09 July 2019

What I do?

"Manage spa operation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	762,500 MVR

15/50 Aircraft Engineer (Man)

Posted 06 July 2019

What I do?

"Certifying Engineer for Aircraft Release."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	2,978,700 MVR

14/50 Revenue Manager (Man)

Posted 21 June 2019

What I do?

"Handle the revenue of the company. Inventory management, distribution, pricing, forecasting, budgeting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	538,600 MVR

13/50 SALES ASSISTANT (Woman)

Posted 21 June 2019

What I do?

"WORKING AS A CASHIER."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	86,400 MVR

12/50 Business Development Manager (Man)

Posted 16 June 2019

What I do?

"Business development marketing sales."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	471,600 MVR

11/50 Research Officer (Man)

Posted 13 June 2019

What I do?

"Helping out consultants in day to day tasks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	0-1 Year	n/a	89,300 MVR

10/50 Civil Engineer (Man)

Posted 11 June 2019

What I do?

"I work at civil engineering field where construction is main object."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	184,700 MVR

9/50 Director - HR (Man)

Posted 06 June 2019

What I do?

"Human resource operations and training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	1,469,800 MVR

8/50 Accountant (Man)

Posted 31 May 2019

What I do?

"Head office accountant for two resorts."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	178,700 MVR

7/50 Cathlab Nurse (Man)

Posted 18 May 2019

What I do?

"I am a cathlab nurse with a experience of 10 years."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	212,400 MVR

6/50 Senior Developer (Man)

Posted 14 May 2019

What I do?

"Development, Maintenance and Testing of Softwares and Applications."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	297,900 MVR

5/50 Accounts (Man)

Posted 03 May 2019

What I do?

"Data entry and accounts details."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	n/a	99,300 MVR

4/50 Consultant (Man)

Posted 24 April 2019

What I do?

"Prepare blueprint for the inclusive sustainable development in Maldives via IT sector transformation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	496,400 MVR

3/50 Marketing Associate (Woman)

Posted 23 April 2019

What I do?

"Keeping track of sponsorship, events, feedbacks and other admin and marketing related tasks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	8-12 Years	n/a	83,400 MVR

2/50 Marketing & Communications Manager (Woman)

Posted 17 April 2019

What I do?

"Website, Digital marketing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	673,700 MVR

1/50 Sales & Marketing Executive (Man)

Posted 07 April 2019

What I do?

"Creating marketing strategies for the business, as well as initiating and going through with marketing campaigns. Designing marketing material and writing sales and marketing reports."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	95,300 MVR