Electricians are tasked with repairing, installing, and maintaining control systems, lighting, communications, and electrical power in factories, businesses, and homes.
The gross salary range for people working in Botswana in Electrical & Power Engineering is typically from 2,514.00 BWP (minimum salary) to 9,896.00 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher). This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions.
Average Monthly Salary
5,770 BWP
( 69,300 BWP yearly)
LOW
3,060
BWP AVERAGE
5,770
BWP HIGH
8,780
BWP
A person working as an Electrician in Botswana typically earns around 5,770 BWP per month. Salaries range from 3,060 BWP (lowest) to 8,780 BWP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Electricians’ salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Average Monthly Salary
7,470 BWP
( 89,600 BWP yearly)
LOW
2,970
BWP AVERAGE
7,470
BWP HIGH
15,700
BWP
A person working in Electrical and Electronics Trades in Botswana typically earns around 7,470 BWP per month. Salaries range from 2,970 BWP (lowest average) to 15,700 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 Electrical and Electronics Trades 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 Title | Average Salary |
Cable Installer and Locator | 3,290 BWP |
Digital Design Engineer | 11,900 BWP |
Electrical Designer | 10,700 BWP |
Electrical Drafter | 5,610 BWP |
Electrical Engineering Manager | 16,000 BWP |
Electrical Planner | 8,490 BWP |
Electrical Sales Engineer | 10,500 BWP |
Electrical Service Technician | 3,410 BWP |
Electrical Technician | 5,480 BWP |
Electrical Worker | 4,040 BWP |
Electrician | 5,770 BWP |
Electromechanical Technician | 6,030 BWP |
Electronic Engineer | 11,100 BWP |
Electronics Instructor | 10,400 BWP |
Electronics Technician | 5,680 BWP |
Field Service Engineer | 11,400 BWP |
Field Service Technician | 4,290 BWP |
Hydroelectric Plant Technician | 5,300 BWP |
Hydroelectric Production Manager | 14,100 BWP |
Instrumentation Technician | 4,620 BWP |
Journeyman Electrician | 5,160 BWP |
Maintenance Electrician | 3,730 BWP |
Mechatronics Technician | 5,950 BWP |
Power Equipment Mechanic | 4,260 BWP |
Power Line Technician | 3,920 BWP |
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic | 5,590 BWP |
Security Service Engineer | 11,400 BWP |
Technical Manager | 15,500 BWP |
Turbine Fitter | 3,090 BWP |
Warehouse Attendant | 2,930 BWP |
Warehouse Manager | 13,800 BWP |
Watch Repairer | 4,200 BWP |
How much is the monthly salary in Botswana?
Average Wages in Botswana increased to 6299 BWP/Month (476.185 USD/Month) in the fourth quarter of 2021. The maximum rate of the average wage for employees was 6533 BWP/Month and the minimum was 3447 BWP/Month.
Can electricians earn good money?
The earning potential for those in skilled trade industries is great, as many trades have proven in these 2021 average figures. Electricians have proven to be one skilled trade that always performs as one of the highest earning trades, whether employed by a company or self-employed.
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.