Average Salary in Morocco 2026

Currency: MAD · Updated for 2026

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How much money does a person working in Morocco make?

Average Monthly Salary

6,191 MAD

( 74,296 MAD yearly )

~ 613 USD per month ( 7,356 USD yearly )

LOW

1,858 MAD

184 USD

AVERAGE

6,191 MAD

613 USD

HIGH

18,574 MAD

1,839 USD

A person working in Morocco typically earns around 6,191 MAD per month. Salaries range from 1,858 MAD (lowest average) to 18,574 MAD (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 Morocco

Median and salary distribution monthly Morocco

1,858 MAD
Minimum
3,717 MAD
25th
5,575 MAD
Median
6,191 MAD
Average
8,050 MAD
75th
18,574 MAD
Maximum

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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both 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.

The median (5,575 MAD) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (6,191 MAD) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

  1. 0–2 Years (Entry Level)37,148 MAD
  2. 2–5 Years (Junior)48,288 MAD
  3. 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)63,155 MAD
  4. 10–15 Years (Experienced)74,296 MAD
  5. 15+ Years (Senior)89,153 MAD

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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 +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”

Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

  1. High School44,581 MAD
  2. Certificate52,005 MAD
  3. Associate59,439 MAD
  4. Bachelor's74,296 MAD
  5. Master's89,153 MAD
  6. PhD104,010 MAD

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High SchoolCertificate

+17%

CertificateBachelor's

+43%

Bachelor'sMaster's

+20%

Master'sPhD

+17%

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.

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 +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.

Salary Comparison By Gender

Salary comparison by gender monthly Morocco

74,296 MAD
Male+13%
64,640 MAD
Female-13%

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Morocco earn 13% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.

Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Morocco

How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?

8%

Average Raise

14 months

Review Frequency

7%

Annualized Increase

Employees in Morocco are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 14 months.

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 Morocco is 7%.

Bonus and Incentive Rates in Morocco

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?

52%

Received Bonus

48%

No Bonus

52% of surveyed staff in Morocco reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.

Average Bonus Rate

8%

of annual salary

Types of Bonuses Considered:

• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

• Company Performance Bonuses

• Goal-Based Bonuses

• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

Finance: HighSales: HighInformation Technology: High

Top 5 Highest Paying Industries

Annual average salaries

  1. Legal100,303 MAD
  2. Aviation96,586 MAD
  3. Information Technology96,586 MAD
  4. Banking92,870 MAD
  5. Pharmaceuticals92,870 MAD

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Salaries for Popular Jobs

Sample job titles and their average salaries

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly Salary
Surgeon185,739 MAD15,483 MAD
Pilot148,591 MAD12,383 MAD
Software Developer133,734 MAD11,140 MAD
Data Scientist126,301 MAD10,524 MAD
Financial Manager118,877 MAD9,908 MAD
Database Administrator111,443 MAD9,292 MAD
Engineer104,010 MAD8,666 MAD
Marketing Manager96,586 MAD8,050 MAD
Project Manager92,870 MAD7,737 MAD
Accountant81,729 MAD6,807 MAD
Hotel Manager74,296 MAD6,191 MAD
Nurse66,862 MAD5,575 MAD
Graphic Designer63,155 MAD5,262 MAD
Chef55,722 MAD4,646 MAD
Teacher52,005 MAD4,333 MAD

Salary Comparison By City

Average annual salaries by city

CityAverage Salary
Rabat85,436 MAD
Casablanca78,012 MAD
Marrakech78,012 MAD
Fez78,012 MAD
Tangier78,012 MAD
Agadir78,012 MAD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more?

5,878 MAD

Private Sector

6,504 MAD

Public Sector

+11%

Public sector employees in Morocco earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Average Hourly Wage in Morocco

40 MAD

per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Morocco is 40 MAD. This means that the average person in Morocco earns approximately 40 MAD for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)

Cost of Living in Morocco

Estimated monthly expenses

Rent

485 MAD

/month

Food

152 MAD

/month

Transport

61 MAD

/month

Utilities

81 MAD

/month

Compare Your Salary

See how your salary compares with the average in Morocco and explore top-paying jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Morocco?
The average salary in Morocco is approximately 74,296 MAD per year, or 6,191 MAD per month before taxes. Salaries range from 1,858 MAD (minimum) to 18,574 MAD (maximum).
What is the difference between median and average salary?
The median salary (5,575 MAD) is the middle value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (6,191 MAD) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers. If your salary is higher than both, you are doing very well. If lower than both, there is room for improvement.
Which careers pay the most in Morocco?
The highest paying industries in Morocco include Legal, Aviation, Information Technology. View all top jobs →
How is this salary data calculated?
Average gross monthly salary data from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert. Figures are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, industry, and other factors. Local currency conversions use market exchange rates.

Salary data on this page is based on research from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert. Figures are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, industry, and other factors.