How much money does a person working in Venezuela make?
Average Monthly Salary
132,000 VES
( 1,590,000 VES yearly)
LOW
33,500
VESAVERAGE
132,000
VESHIGH
591,000
VES
A person working in Venezuela typically earns around 132,000 VES per month. Salaries range from 33,500 VES (lowest average) to 591,000 VES (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Venezuela
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Venezuela range from 33,500 VES per month (minimum salary) to 591,000 VES per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 122,000 VES per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 122,000 VES while the other half are earning more than 122,000 VES. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 69,900 VES while 75% of them are earning more than 69,900 VES. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 328,000 VES while 25% are earning more than 328,000 VES.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Venezuela costs anywhere from 662,000 Bolivar Soberano(s) to 1,990,000 Bolivar Soberano(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Venezuela earn 7% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
| Male | 136,000 VES | |
| Female | -7% | 127,000 VES |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Venezuela
How much are annual salary increments in Venezuela? How often do employees get salary raises?
Venezuela
Employees in Venezuela are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 29 months.
The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
“The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Venezuela is 2%.”
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Venezuela for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Average Salary Increase Rate by Experience Level
| Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
| Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
| Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
| Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Venezuela
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
69% of surveyed staff in Venezuela reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 31% | |
| No Bonus | 69% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance Bonuses
Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based Bonuses
Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field
| Finance | High | |
| Architecture | High | |
| Sales | High | |
| Business Development | High | |
| Marketing / Advertising | High | |
| Information Technology | Moderate | |
| Healthcare | Moderate | |
| Insurance | Moderate | |
| Customer Service | Moderate | |
| Human Resources | Moderate | |
| Construction | Low | |
| Transport | Low | |
| Hospitality | Low |
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
“Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.”
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Salaries for specific job categories
If you are only interested in viewing statistics and salaries in a specific career field, then choose one from below, or continue scrolling down for more interesting facts about salaries and income in Venezuela.
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunication
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 90,200 VES |
| Accounting Assistant | 73,100 VES |
| Accounting Manager | 197,000 VES |
| Bookkeeper | 60,800 VES |
| Chartered Accountant | 119,000 VES |
| Corporate Treasurer | 174,000 VES |
| Financial Analyst | 171,000 VES |
| Financial Manager | 263,000 VES |
| Internal Auditor | 127,000 VES |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 70,400 VES |
| Office Manager | 111,000 VES |
| Receptionist | 50,300 VES |
| Secretary | 60,000 VES |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 135,000 VES |
| Creative Director | 127,000 VES |
| Graphic Designer | 87,400 VES |
| Photographer | 74,700 VES |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 173,000 VES |
| Air Traffic Controller | 139,000 VES |
| Flight Attendant | 89,700 VES |
| Pilot | 219,000 VES |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 154,000 VES |
| CAD Drafter | 68,000 VES |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 48,300 VES |
| Service Advisor | 95,200 VES |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 251,000 VES |
| Teller | 48,000 VES |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 97,100 VES |
| Translator | 119,000 VES |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 172,000 VES |
| Business Development Manager | 203,000 VES |
| Project Manager | 144,000 VES |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 56,000 VES |
| Nursery Teacher | 48,500 VES |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 123,000 VES |
| Construction Project Manager | 212,000 VES |
| Health and Safety Officer | 57,000 VES |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 48,500 VES |
| Customer Service Manager | 177,000 VES |
| Customer Service Representative | 51,000 VES |
Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | 132,000 VES |
| Engineer | 123,000 VES |
| Mechanical Engineer | 127,000 VES |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 290,000 VES |
| Chief Financial Officer | 279,000 VES |
| General Manager | 230,000 VES |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 83,000 VES |
| Executive Chef | 93,100 VES |
| Hotel Manager | 246,000 VES |
| Travel Agent | 84,800 VES |
| Waiter / Waitress | 43,900 VES |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 313,000 VES |
| Dietitian | 255,000 VES |
| Laboratory Technician | 101,000 VES |
| Nurse | 107,000 VES |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 207,000 VES |
| Human Resources Officer | 78,000 VES |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 98,100 VES |
| Database Administrator | 132,000 VES |
| Developer / Programmer | 124,000 VES |
| Information Technology Manager | 216,000 VES |
| Network Engineer | 112,000 VES |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 79,200 VES |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 261,000 VES |
| Legal Assistant | 72,800 VES |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 152,000 VES |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 116,000 VES |
| Pharmacist | 171,000 VES |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 48,300 VES |
| Sales Manager | 239,000 VES |
| Sales Representative | 84,500 VES |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 88,900 VES |
| Secondary School Teacher | 103,000 VES |
Average Hourly Wage in Venezuela
760 VES per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Venezuela is 760 VES. This means that the average person in Venezuela earns approximately 760 VES for every worked hour.
Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Barquisimeto | 133,000 VES |
| Caracas | 149,000 VES |
| Ciudad Guayana | 124,000 VES |
| Maracaibo | 142,000 VES |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Venezuela earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 124,000 VES | |
| Public Sector | +11% | 138,000 VES |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
