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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR		MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.35 MVR = 1 USD
493,038 MVR $32,119 USD		107,452 MVR $7,000 USD		Gross income Net (after tax) 15.35 MVR = 1 USD

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Average salary in Maldives is 493,038 MVR per year. The most typical earning is 107,452 MVR. All data are based on 207 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 578,709 MVR. Women receive a salary of 296,262 MVR.

The most paid careers are Aviation & Shipping with average income 1,404,559 MVR and Engineers & Technicians IV with income 804,359 MVR.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 1,053,035 MVR. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of 583,314 MVR.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 847,340 MVR. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 678,486 MVR.

Levels / Maldives (Gross MVR)

Salary Levels (MVR) per Year	Surveys	[%]
46,100 MVR - 76,699 MVR	0	n/a
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
76,800 MVR - 153,499 MVR	53	100% 25.6%
153,500 MVR - 230,199 MVR	31	74.4% 14.98%
230,300 MVR - 306,999 MVR	29	59.42% 14.01%
307,000 MVR - 383,699 MVR	24	45.41% 11.59%
383,800 MVR - 460,499 MVR	6	33.82% 2.9%
460,500 MVR - 537,199 MVR	8	30.92% 3.86%
537,300 MVR - 613,999 MVR	10	27.05% 4.83%
614,000 MVR - 690,799 MVR	4	22.22% 1.93%
690,800 MVR - 767,499 MVR	6	20.29% 2.9%
767,500 MVR - 844,299 MVR	2	17.39% 0.97%
844,300 MVR - 920,999 MVR	6	16.43% 2.9%
921,000 MVR - 997,799 MVR	4	13.53% 1.93%
997,800 MVR - 1,074,499 MVR	1	11.59% 0.48%
1,074,500 MVR - 1,151,299 MVR	1	11.11% 0.48%
1,151,300 MVR - 1,227,999 MVR	6	10.63% 2.9%
1,228,000 MVR - 1,304,799 MVR	1	7.73% 0.48%
1,304,800 MVR - 1,381,499 MVR	0	n/a
1,381,500 MVR - 1,458,299 MVR	0	n/a
1,458,300 MVR - 1,534,999 MVR	2	7.25% 0.97%
1,535,000 MVR - 1,611,799 MVR	1	6.28% 0.48%
1,611,800 MVR - 1,688,499 MVR	1	5.8% 0.48%
1,688,500 MVR - 1,765,299 MVR	1	5.31% 0.48%
1,765,300 MVR - 1,841,999 MVR	2	4.83% 0.97%
1,842,000 MVR - 1,918,799 MVR	0	n/a
1,918,800 MVR - 1,995,499 MVR	1	3.86% 0.48%
1,995,500 MVR - 2,072,299 MVR	0	n/a
2,072,300 MVR - 2,148,999 MVR	0	n/a
2,149,100 MVR - 2,225,799 MVR	0	n/a
2,225,800 MVR - 2,302,499 MVR	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
2,302,600 MVR - 2,455,999 MVR	2	3.38% 0.97%
2,456,100 MVR - 2,609,499 MVR	1	2.42% 0.48%
2,609,600 MVR - 2,763,099 MVR	0	n/a
2,763,100 MVR - 2,916,599 MVR	0	n/a
2,916,600 MVR - 3,070,099 MVR	3	1.93% 1.45%
3,070,100 MVR - 3,223,599 MVR	0	n/a
3,223,600 MVR - 3,377,099 MVR	1	0.48% 0.48%
3,377,100 MVR - 3,530,599 MVR	0	n/a
3,530,600 MVR - 3,684,099 MVR	0	n/a
3,684,100 MVR - 3,837,599 MVR	0	n/a
3,837,600 MVR - 5,372,599 MVR	0	n/a

Gender / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	147	578,709 MVR
2	Women	49	296,262 MVR

Education / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	6	1,053,035 MVR
2	Masters Degree	38	583,314 MVR
3	Bachelors Degree	115	537,263 MVR
4	Bellow H. School	7	276,306 MVR
5	High School	22	239,465 MVR
6	Some College	19	239,465 MVR

Experience / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	7	847,340 MVR
2	20+ Years	16	678,486 MVR
3	4-8 Years	53	618,620 MVR
4	12-16 Years	22	589,454 MVR
5	8-12 Years	33	431,345 MVR
6	1-2 Years	15	431,345 MVR
7	2-4 Years	45	323,892 MVR
8	0-1 Year	16	267,096 MVR

Age / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	61-65	1	1,185,049 MVR
2	46-50	5	947,118 MVR
3	41-45	13	830,455 MVR
4	36-40	20	617,085 MVR
5	31-35	41	604,804 MVR
6	26-30	65	462,046 MVR
7	51-55	2	451,301 MVR
8	21-25	36	351,523 MVR
9	n/a	11	234,860 MVR
10	14-20	13	161,178 MVR

Work Type / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Permanent	121	521,912 MVR
2	Contract	71	466,651 MVR
3	Self Employed	12	425,205 MVR
4	Part Time	3	227,185 MVR

Cities / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Malé	175	521,912 MVR
2	--Other--	32	337,708 MVR

Career Groups / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Aviation & Shipping	7	1,404,559 MVR
2	Engineers & Technicians IV	1	804,359 MVR
3	Architect Constructions	11	756,773 MVR
4	Customer Services	4	615,550 MVR
5	Engineers & Technicians	12	584,849 MVR
6	Media	1	571,034 MVR
7	Accounting & Administration	26	529,588 MVR
8	Management & Business	17	521,912 MVR
9	Hotels & Tourism	28	498,887 MVR
10	Construction & Labor Workers	7	495,817 MVR
11	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	19	482,001 MVR
12	IT & Programming	13	422,135 MVR
13	Human Resources	7	419,065 MVR
14	Finance & Banking	4	402,179 MVR
15	Health Care & Medical	10	368,409 MVR
16	Properties & Real Estates	3	346,918 MVR
17	Education & University	8	325,428 MVR
18	Health Care & Medical II	3	320,822 MVR
19	Law	1	296,262 MVR
20	Sports & Recreation	2	273,236 MVR
21	Insurance	2	268,631 MVR
22	Organization & Coordination	3	265,561 MVR
23	Public Sector	4	237,930 MVR
24	Logistics, Road, Railway	2	211,835 MVR
25	Making Design	4	188,809 MVR
26	Salesmen & Saleswomen	4	150,433 MVR
27	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	1	150,433 MVR
28	Fashion	2	138,153 MVR
29	Agriculture & Fishing	1	133,548 MVR

Careers / Maldives (Gross MVR)

#		Surveys
1	Technical Manager	2	1,926,472 MVR
2	Aerospace Engineer	5	1,754,548 MVR
3	Director	3	1,042,290 MVR
4	Construction Project Coordinator	2	1,036,150 MVR
5	Branch Manager	1	888,786 MVR
6	Sales Manager	4	867,296 MVR
7	Architect	9	805,894 MVR
8	Human Resource	2	787,474 MVR
9	Doctor Specialist	2	666,206 MVR
10	Other Tourism Career	11	597,129 MVR
11	Marketing Manager	7	586,384 MVR
12	IT Manager	7	548,008 MVR
13	Hotel Manager	10	544,938 MVR
14	Manager	5	498,887 MVR
15	Program Coordinator	1	495,817 MVR
16	Executive Secretary	1	494,282 MVR
17	Administrative Assistant	2	471,256 MVR
18	University Professor Assistant	2	454,371 MVR
19	General Manager	3	451,301 MVR
20	Life Insurance	1	429,810 MVR
21	Physician	2	422,135 MVR
22	Tourism and Travel	3	411,390 MVR
23	Healthcare Management	1	366,874 MVR
24	Human Resources Manager	3	362,268 MVR
25	Accountant	10	356,128 MVR
26	Accountant Executive	2	356,128 MVR
27	Engineer	6	351,523 MVR
28	Engineering Manager	2	323,892 MVR
29	Truck Driver	1	310,077 MVR
30	Doctor	5	297,797 MVR
31	Software Developer	1	297,797 MVR
32	Corporate Counsel Lawyer	1	296,262 MVR
33	Secretary	2	273,236 MVR
34	Project Manager	1	273,236 MVR
35	Other Constr. & Labor Career	1	242,535 MVR
36	Teacher	3	221,045 MVR
37	Operations Manager	3	211,835 MVR
38	Surgical Nurse	1	211,835 MVR
39	Receptionist	3	205,695 MVR
40	C-Sharp Developer	1	204,160 MVR
41	Airport Employee	1	202,624 MVR
42	Graphic Designer	4	188,809 MVR
43	Real Estate Agent	1	187,274 MVR
44	Marketing	1	184,204 MVR
45	Project Coordinator	1	179,599 MVR
46	IT Coordinator	2	171,924 MVR
47	Other Public Sector Career	3	168,854 MVR
48	Accounting Assistant	2	165,784 MVR
49	Technician	1	165,784 MVR
50	Construction Engineer	2	145,828 MVR
51	Fashion Designer	2	138,153 MVR
52	Other Agriculture Career	1	133,548 MVR
53	Marketing Executive	3	110,522 MVR
54	Salesmen or Saleswomen	2	108,987 MVR
55	Human Resource Administrator	1	99,777 MVR
56	Customer Consultant	1	89,032 MVR
57	Sales in Furniture, Bath Shops	1	85,962 MVR
58	Marketing Coordinator	1	82,892 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	136,600 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	1,043,800 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	331,600 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	153,200 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	953,800 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	430,200 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	99,300 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	692,700 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	1,691,400 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	1,192,200 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	203,700 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	178,800 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	178,800 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	152,000 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	352,300 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	129,200 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	309,600 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	95,200 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	262,000 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	202,400 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	275,800 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	595,400 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	357,200 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	285,800 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	367,100 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	2,976,800 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	148,800 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	396,900 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	920,000 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	336,600 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	553,700 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	242,300 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	762,100 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	2,976,800 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	538,300 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	86,300 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	471,300 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	89,300 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	184,600 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	1,468,900 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	178,600 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	212,200 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	297,700 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	99,200 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	496,100 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	83,300 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	673,200 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	95,200 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	107,200 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	226,200 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.