The Deputy Commander, of Botswana Defence Force, Major General Mpho Churchill Mophuting visited the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) forces deployed in the Cabo Delgado Province on a 4-day official visit from 22 – 25 August 2022.
Average Monthly Salary
12,800 BWP
( 154,000 BWP yearly)
LOW
6,810
BWP AVERAGE
12,800
BWP HIGH
20,100
BWP
A person working in Government and Defence in Botswana typically earns around 12,800 BWP per month. Salaries range from 6,810 BWP (lowest average) to 20,100 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Government and Defence careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Average Monthly Salary
10,300 BWP
( 123,000 BWP yearly)
LOW
4,730
BWP AVERAGE
10,300
BWP HIGH
16,300
BWP
A person working as an Army Officer in Botswana typically earns around 10,300 BWP per month. Salaries range from 4,730 BWP (lowest) to 16,300 BWP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Army Officer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Armed Forces Officer | 9,850 BWP |
| Army Officer | 10,300 BWP |
| Cartographer | 8,060 BWP |
| Customs Officer | 8,410 BWP |
| Defense Officer | 13,600 BWP |
What is BDF’s salary?
The adoption of the delinking exercise saw a BDF private with a certificate now earning as high as P9, 237 while a BDF private with a diploma can earn as high as P16, 326.
What is a good salary in Botswana?
The gross salary range for people working in Botswana is typically from 2,243.00 BWP (minimum salary) to 15,720.00 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher). This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job categories.
How much are police paid in Botswana?
A person working as a Police Officer in Botswana typically earns around 6,870 BWP per month. Salaries range from 3,160 BWP (lowest) to 10,900 BWP (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
How much do constables earn in Botswana?
While there is no corporal (private) with degree qualification at the BDF, the police service is awash with degree holders and diploma holders who are stuck at constable level, which is pecked at B1 scale and commands a salary of (P4,221.50-P4,845).