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How much does a chief engineer make in Moldova?

MDL 127,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 10,630 a month. estimate

Equals
$7,344
Compared with the median pay in Moldova
1.5 times
Data from
2025

Where Moldova ranks among 142 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandUruguayMalawiMoldova, rank 79

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What ships’ engineers earn in Moldova
Lowest 10%: MDL 98,870Median: MDL 127,600Highest 10%: MDL 150,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$111,900
2. United States$109,500
3. Germany$91,870
78. Brazil estimate$7,672
79. Moldova estimate$7,344
80. Mongolia estimate$7,255
142. Malawi estimate$486
Compare ships’ engineers in 142 countries

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Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Moldova

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chief engineer make a month in Moldova?

The median gross salary is MDL 10,630 a month, MDL 127,600 a year.

How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 98,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 150,500.

Which country pays a chief engineer the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chief engineer make more in Moldova or in United States?

In United States: $109,500 a year against $7,344 in Moldova, 14.9 times more.

Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?

A chief engineer: MDL 127,600 a year against MDL 119,700 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate