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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR		MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.4 MVR = 1 USD
494,649 MVR $32,119 USD		107,803 MVR $7,000 USD		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.4 MVR = 1 USD

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Average salary in Maldives is 494,649 MVR per year. The most typical earning is 107,803 MVR. All data are based on 207 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 580,599 MVR. Women receive a salary of 297,230 MVR.

The most paid careers are Aviation & Shipping with average income 1,409,147 MVR and Engineers & Technicians IV with income 806,987 MVR.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 1,056,475 MVR. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of 585,219 MVR.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 850,108 MVR. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 680,702 MVR.

Levels / Maldives (Gross MVR)

Salary Levels (MVR) per Year	Surveys	[%]
46,200 MVR - 76,999 MVR	0	n/a
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
77,000 MVR - 153,999 MVR	53	100% 25.6%
154,000 MVR - 230,999 MVR	31	74.4% 14.98%
231,000 MVR - 307,999 MVR	29	59.42% 14.01%
308,000 MVR - 384,999 MVR	24	45.41% 11.59%
385,000 MVR - 461,999 MVR	6	33.82% 2.9%
462,000 MVR - 538,999 MVR	8	30.92% 3.86%
539,000 MVR - 615,999 MVR	10	27.05% 4.83%
616,000 MVR - 692,999 MVR	4	22.22% 1.93%
693,000 MVR - 769,999 MVR	6	20.29% 2.9%
770,000 MVR - 846,999 MVR	2	17.39% 0.97%
847,000 MVR - 923,999 MVR	6	16.43% 2.9%
924,000 MVR - 1,000,999 MVR	4	13.53% 1.93%
1,001,000 MVR - 1,077,999 MVR	1	11.59% 0.48%
1,078,000 MVR - 1,154,999 MVR	1	11.11% 0.48%
1,155,000 MVR - 1,231,999 MVR	6	10.63% 2.9%
1,232,000 MVR - 1,308,999 MVR	1	7.73% 0.48%
1,309,000 MVR - 1,385,999 MVR	0	n/a
1,386,000 MVR - 1,462,999 MVR	0	n/a
1,463,000 MVR - 1,539,999 MVR	2	7.25% 0.97%
1,540,100 MVR - 1,616,999 MVR	1	6.28% 0.48%
1,617,100 MVR - 1,693,999 MVR	1	5.8% 0.48%
1,694,100 MVR - 1,770,999 MVR	1	5.31% 0.48%
1,771,100 MVR - 1,847,999 MVR	2	4.83% 0.97%
1,848,100 MVR - 1,924,999 MVR	0	n/a
1,925,100 MVR - 2,002,099 MVR	1	3.86% 0.48%
2,002,100 MVR - 2,079,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,079,100 MVR - 2,156,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,156,100 MVR - 2,233,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,233,100 MVR - 2,310,099 MVR	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
2,310,100 MVR - 2,464,099 MVR	2	3.38% 0.97%
2,464,100 MVR - 2,618,099 MVR	1	2.42% 0.48%
2,618,100 MVR - 2,772,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,772,100 MVR - 2,926,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,926,100 MVR - 3,080,099 MVR	3	1.93% 1.45%
3,080,100 MVR - 3,234,099 MVR	0	n/a
3,234,100 MVR - 3,388,099 MVR	1	0.48% 0.48%
3,388,100 MVR - 3,542,099 MVR	0	n/a
3,542,100 MVR - 3,696,099 MVR	0	n/a
3,696,100 MVR - 3,850,099 MVR	0	n/a
3,850,100 MVR - 5,390,199 MVR	0	n/a

Gender / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	147	580,599 MVR
2	Women	49	297,230 MVR

Education / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	6	1,056,475 MVR
2	Masters Degree	38	585,219 MVR
3	Bachelors Degree	115	539,018 MVR
4	Bellow H. School	7	277,209 MVR
5	High School	22	240,248 MVR
6	Some College	19	240,248 MVR

Experience / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	7	850,108 MVR
2	20+ Years	16	680,702 MVR
3	4-8 Years	53	620,640 MVR
4	12-16 Years	22	591,379 MVR
5	8-12 Years	33	432,754 MVR
6	1-2 Years	15	432,754 MVR
7	2-4 Years	45	324,950 MVR
8	0-1 Year	16	267,969 MVR

Age / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	61-65	1	1,188,920 MVR
2	46-50	5	950,212 MVR
3	41-45	13	833,168 MVR
4	36-40	20	619,100 MVR
5	31-35	41	606,780 MVR
6	26-30	65	463,555 MVR
7	51-55	2	452,775 MVR
8	21-25	36	352,671 MVR
9	n/a	11	235,627 MVR
10	14-20	13	161,705 MVR

Work Type / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Permanent	121	523,617 MVR
2	Contract	71	468,175 MVR
3	Self Employed	12	426,594 MVR
4	Part Time	3	227,927 MVR

Cities / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Malé	175	523,617 MVR
2	--Other--	32	338,811 MVR

Career Groups / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Aviation & Shipping	7	1,409,147 MVR
2	Engineers & Technicians IV	1	806,987 MVR
3	Architect Constructions	11	759,245 MVR
4	Customer Services	4	617,560 MVR
5	Engineers & Technicians	12	586,759 MVR
6	Media	1	572,899 MVR
7	Accounting & Administration	26	531,317 MVR
8	Management & Business	17	523,617 MVR
9	Hotels & Tourism	28	500,516 MVR
10	Construction & Labor Workers	7	497,436 MVR
11	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	19	483,576 MVR
12	IT & Programming	13	423,514 MVR
13	Human Resources	7	420,434 MVR
14	Finance & Banking	4	403,493 MVR
15	Health Care & Medical	10	369,612 MVR
16	Properties & Real Estates	3	348,051 MVR
17	Education & University	8	326,491 MVR
18	Health Care & Medical II	3	321,870 MVR
19	Law	1	297,230 MVR
20	Sports & Recreation	2	274,129 MVR
21	Insurance	2	269,509 MVR
22	Organization & Coordination	3	266,428 MVR
23	Public Sector	4	238,708 MVR
24	Logistics, Road, Railway	2	212,527 MVR
25	Making Design	4	189,426 MVR
26	Salesmen & Saleswomen	4	150,925 MVR
27	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	1	150,925 MVR
28	Fashion	2	138,604 MVR
29	Agriculture & Fishing	1	133,984 MVR

Careers / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Technical Manager	2	1,932,765 MVR
2	Aerospace Engineer	5	1,760,279 MVR
3	Director	3	1,045,695 MVR
4	Construction Project Coordinator	2	1,039,535 MVR
5	Branch Manager	1	891,690 MVR
6	Sales Manager	4	870,129 MVR
7	Architect	9	808,527 MVR
8	Human Resource	2	790,046 MVR
9	Doctor Specialist	2	668,382 MVR
10	Other Tourism Career	11	599,080 MVR
11	Marketing Manager	7	588,299 MVR
12	IT Manager	7	549,798 MVR
13	Hotel Manager	10	546,718 MVR
14	Manager	5	500,516 MVR
15	Program Coordinator	1	497,436 MVR
16	Executive Secretary	1	495,896 MVR
17	Administrative Assistant	2	472,795 MVR
18	University Professor Assistant	2	455,855 MVR
19	General Manager	3	452,775 MVR
20	Life Insurance	1	431,214 MVR
21	Physician	2	423,514 MVR
22	Tourism and Travel	3	412,733 MVR
23	Healthcare Management	1	368,072 MVR
24	Human Resources Manager	3	363,452 MVR
25	Accountant	10	357,292 MVR
26	Accountant Executive	2	357,292 MVR
27	Engineer	6	352,671 MVR
28	Engineering Manager	2	324,950 MVR
29	Truck Driver	1	311,090 MVR
30	Doctor	5	298,770 MVR
31	Software Developer	1	298,770 MVR
32	Corporate Counsel Lawyer	1	297,230 MVR
33	Secretary	2	274,129 MVR
34	Project Manager	1	274,129 MVR
35	Other Constr. & Labor Career	1	243,328 MVR
36	Teacher	3	221,767 MVR
37	Operations Manager	3	212,527 MVR
38	Surgical Nurse	1	212,527 MVR
39	Receptionist	3	206,366 MVR
40	C-Sharp Developer	1	204,826 MVR
41	Airport Employee	1	203,286 MVR
42	Graphic Designer	4	189,426 MVR
43	Real Estate Agent	1	187,886 MVR
44	Marketing	1	184,806 MVR
45	Project Coordinator	1	180,186 MVR
46	IT Coordinator	2	172,485 MVR
47	Other Public Sector Career	3	169,405 MVR
48	Accounting Assistant	2	166,325 MVR
49	Technician	1	166,325 MVR
50	Construction Engineer	2	146,304 MVR
51	Fashion Designer	2	138,604 MVR
52	Other Agriculture Career	1	133,984 MVR
53	Marketing Executive	3	110,883 MVR
54	Salesmen or Saleswomen	2	109,343 MVR
55	Human Resource Administrator	1	100,103 MVR
56	Customer Consultant	1	89,323 MVR
57	Sales in Furniture, Bath Shops	1	86,242 MVR
58	Marketing Coordinator	1	83,162 MVR

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Assistant Officer (media And Pr Unit)

Posted 29 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	137,000 MVR

Assistant Director Learning & Development

Posted 05 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Training quality."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	1,047,200 MVR

Illustrator Designer

Posted 03 December 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Designing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	2-4 Years	Expert	332,700 MVR

Area Director Human Resource

Posted 11 December 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"HR Operations and strategic HR interventions."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	153,700 MVR

Engineer Of Airport

Posted 15 September 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	956,900 MVR

Chief Operating Officer

Posted 18 August 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	431,600 MVR

Admin Officer

Posted 26 June 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Business administration. 
knows microsoft office."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	2-4 Years	n/a	99,700 MVR

Operations Manager

Posted 24 June 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	694,900 MVR

Managing Director

Posted 16 June 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Business and general operations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	1,696,900 MVR

Emergency Medicine Consultant

Posted 02 June 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Management of medical emergency."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Doctorate Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	1,196,100 MVR

Database Administration

Posted 30 April 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Maintain apps, databases."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	204,300 MVR

Police Investigation Officer

Posted 11 February 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"To investigate major crimes. 
investigation officers course."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	4-8 Years	n/a	179,400 MVR

Projects Officer

Posted 15 January 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	179,400 MVR

Receptionist

Posted 14 January 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	152,500 MVR

Digital Marketing Manager

Posted 12 January 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

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

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	353,500 MVR

Project Engineer

Posted 03 January 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

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

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	129,600 MVR

Pickup Driver

Posted 18 December 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Local pickup service."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bellow H. School	8-12 Years	n/a	310,600 MVR

Marketing Executive

Posted 30 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	95,600 MVR

Engineer

Posted 21 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Engineer Roles as per construction terms in industry."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	262,800 MVR

Aircraft Refueling Officer

Posted 16 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	203,100 MVR

Interior Designer

Posted 09 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Interior Design."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	276,700 MVR

Consultant

Posted 07 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Orthopedic Surgeon."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	597,300 MVR

Medical Officer

Posted 25 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Medical treatment for patients."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	358,400 MVR

Manager Finance And Strategies

Posted 25 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance and strategies."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	286,700 MVR

Medical Administrator

Posted 05 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Medical Administrator."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	368,300 MVR

Design Architect

Posted 05 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Architectural and interior designing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	2,986,500 MVR

Cashiering, Receivables And Payables

Posted 04 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Cashiering, Receivables and Payables."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	149,300 MVR

Architect Designer

Posted 02 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Architectural and Interior Designing of resorts and villas."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	398,200 MVR

Director Of Sales & Marketing

Posted 27 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

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

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	923,000 MVR

Financial Controller

Posted 18 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Managing finance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	337,700 MVR

Marketing & Pr Manager

Posted 17 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

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

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	555,500 MVR

Safety Officer

Posted 22 July 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	243,100 MVR

Director Of Spa

Posted 09 July 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage spa operation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	764,600 MVR

Aircraft Engineer

Posted 06 July 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Certifying Engineer for Aircraft Release."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	2,986,500 MVR

Revenue Manager

Posted 21 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	540,100 MVR

Sales Assistant

Posted 21 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"WORKING AS A CASHIER."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	86,600 MVR

Business Development Manager

Posted 16 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Business development marketing sales."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	472,900 MVR

Research Officer

Posted 13 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Helping out consultants in day to day tasks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	High School	0-1 Year	n/a	89,600 MVR

Civil Engineer

Posted 11 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	185,200 MVR

Director - Hr

Posted 06 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Human resource operations and training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	1,473,700 MVR

Accountant

Posted 31 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Head office accountant for two resorts."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	179,200 MVR

Cathlab Nurse

Posted 18 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	212,900 MVR

Senior Developer

Posted 14 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

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

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	298,600 MVR

Accounts

Posted 03 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Data entry and accounts details."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	n/a	99,500 MVR

Consultant

Posted 24 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	497,700 MVR

Marketing Associate

Posted 23 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	83,600 MVR

Marketing & Communications Manager

Posted 17 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Website, Digital marketing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	675,400 MVR

Sales & Marketing Executive

Posted 07 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"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	95,600 MVR

Cashier

Posted 05 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Working as a cashier and salesman at a wholesale shop. Also worked as a Senior Guest Relation Officer at Trans Maldivian Airways."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bellow H. School	0-1 Year	n/a	107,500 MVR

Research Officer

Posted 13 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Conducting research related to the area."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Malé	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	227,000 MVR

ECONOMY / Maldives

The largest economic sectors in Maldives are

tourism (33% GDP)
fishing (10% GDP)
agriculture (6% GDP)
other industries

The country has increasing investment in education. Both public and private schools made the huge progress in the last years.