Fellow Planners,

After a good run in the UK on freelance, I recently moved to Queensland Australia, in a Senior role as a Planner. to give you an idea on tax, I am paying approx 30%. In addition to the salaries, if you are on a temp visa such as a 457, you may qualify for Living Away From Home Allowance, this is to be negotiated with the employer, but, believe me it makes a difference as it is tax free and can range from 15-30kAU$/yr !!!!
After reading this thread, there does seem to be a large scale of how Planners are paid worldwide. I personally have benefited financially for coming here by at least 20% compared to what i was earning freelance in the UK, but with the benefit of holiday pay, sick pay etc.etc.
There are Australian companies that pay a lot less and as Joel has said, its about how much you can sell yourself for in the end.

Cheers

Steve

too less compared to GCC (gulf) salaries

Check austrlian salaries.... its between 110K-130K Australian dollars.

http://www.seek.com.au/career-resources/salary-centre/Brisbane/engineeri...

Hi Shiv (re South Africa)

Most of what you have read is somewhat true. we have to pay for medical aid (you dont want to rely on the state hospitals etc) but our tax rate is low so it adds up to be a similar overall expense as compared to other countries.

However, we have a serious problem with salary structures. We are definately underpaid (these are approximates):

Planner US$ 4600 - 5200
Senior Planner US$ 5200 - 7300
Planning Manager US 7300 - 8300

Australia definately pays better and I am sure the UK as well. Our cost of living is lower though, but we have a high rate of inflation and our currency is volitile and subject to a lot of fluctuations which can be scary if you are a mobile person.

Anyways, thats what its like in SA - let me know if you want any more advice. We are always looking for planners, lots of work!!!!

Sreejith n ravi,
thnaks for link
cheers,
Abhi

This is also a gud link which I used to watch :
< a href= ’http://www.cbsalary.com/national-salary-chart.aspx?specialty=Planning+Engineer&cty=&sid=&kw=Planning&jn=jn004&edu=&tid=80938’>CB Salary

we = civilized and educated lot,non racists

Sreejith, I think the fact that a lot of South African planners are working in other countries; and that SA companies are looking for planners from "developing" countries should give you a clue that they are not paying international market rates at present!
Even some international companies in SA are using their offshore offices in "developing" countries for engineering / services works because their rates are cheaper.
There is no social security system at all in SA.
You will have to pay medical insurance, tax, life insurance, pension etc. etc. all out of what you earn.
Rates are improving, but still not what’s available elsewhere.
These days around ZAR350 - ZAR450 / hour for a senior.
But everyone recognises that there is a skills shortage in SA, and Companies need to fill their Affirmative Action quotas! So ensure any employment contract allows for frequent rate reviews!
Unless, of course, you are employed as an expat posted to SA.

Hemant:
Who is this "We" ??
If you dont want explanations , just ignore the post. Thatz it.
Read the thread : it is "Salary Survey amongst us"
Not a debate on "Why should Europeans get higher pay" .

But I believe every one has the liberty to express their thoughts in a fair way. So no issues

Cheers!

Sreejith Nair

we should discuss what is right and wrong
we dont want explanations
every robber or killer would have clear explanation to
their acts (his version)
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Hi pavle

in middle east or elsewhere?

Does anyone know what are the rates for planning engineers from East Europian Region?

dear Nair,

Indians are widely recognized as talented employees, how ever most of the good entrepreneurs are from west.

I have taken the same setance from your reply. I fully agree with you that most of the companies are from west.

But i would like to highlight one thing over here, have you gone through the corporate policies of the these companies, these companies are mentioning in bold "We are equal opportunity employer" Also there shall not be any descrimination or differaciation based on location, nationality, colour, gender, religion etc.

I hope you are quiet experianced enough to undrstand the meaning of the above. For most of the companies these policies are to hang on wall or to take the employees signature at the time of joining as a token of he agrees with that.

But when it comes to salaries or benefits theses compies very cleverly changes there stand and makes the difference as western and TCN.
there are few exceptions which really treat there employees preciously without any discrimination what so ever.

I dont agree with your explanation, and as far as my personal openion concern, the salaries should be solely dependant upon, talent, experiance and level of education.

Cheers,
Abhi

hi Hemanth,
Yeah you have mentioned is a truth.

this is the Fact in middle east.

cheers,
Abhi

In UAE salary largely depend on the passport/nationality
for every profession
the last 15 years work experiance in Dubai
taught me that all neigbouring middle eastern countries also follow this...

here is the salary of a "junior planner" in Dubai

1.Indian/Pakistani : 3000 to 7000 AED
2.Arabs : 12000 to 18000 AED
3.European/AU/NZ : 25000 +++ (if you can read plan ,you will be recruited as a PlanningManager (!) dont worry you will have Able subordinates.)


Come on boys tell the truth


Cheers


Hemant

Alex,

Oil and gas client positions in Perth are paying approximately double that. The rate for a good senior planner in Perth is currently 1200 AUD / day.

SAM

Australia

Planner : US$8000-US$9,500
Senior : US$9,500 -$12,000
Manager : US14,000- $20,000
Per Month
FIFO add 10-20%

I need to delete 2 zero’s

49.5%

Australia

Planner : US$8000-US$95,000
Senior : US$95,000 -$12,000
Manager : US14,000- $20,000

FIFO add 10-20%

Eleazar,

I can’t believe those figures.

But of course, if we factor or take the risk,

maybe this figures are real.

Steve;

Where do you get your compensation #’s from? Are these CTC or Salary to employee only?

Dear Shiv,

Its better if all can post the CTC (cost to the company), becoz benefits and other facilities offered by the company varies country to country.

so its better if every body can post it "All Inclusive".

cheers,
Abhi

Ok based on todays conversion rate.
Freelance on a day rate not including accomodation,

North West UK

Planner - US$9,800-12,000/month

Snr Planner - US$14,900-16,000/month

Planning Mgr - US$18,700-20,000/month

Based on a rate of $1.972 to the £1.

Steve

COUNTRY : IRAQ
SR PLN ENGR [6-10]: 8500 TO 20000 USD PER MONTH
PLN MANAGER [11-20]: 25000 TO 30000 USD PER MONTH