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How much does a rig driller make in Tonga?

TOP 20,080a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is TOP 1,674 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,497
Compared with the median pay in Tonga
1.3 times
Data from
2023

Where Tonga ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $AustraliaBotswanaNigeriaTonga, rank 61

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

What well drillers and borers and related workers earn in Tonga
Lowest 10%: TOP 17,450Median: TOP 20,080Highest 10%: TOP 23,570

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Australia$94,390
2. Iceland estimate$88,700
3. Belgium estimate$85,660
60. Brunei estimate$8,619
61. Tonga estimate$8,497
62. Saudi Arabia estimate$8,274
144. Nigeria estimate$492
Compare well drillers and borers and related workers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a rig driller make a month in Tonga?

The median gross salary is TOP 1,674 a month, TOP 20,080 a year.

How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around TOP 17,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than TOP 23,570.

Which country pays a rig driller the most?

Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a rig driller make more in Tonga or in United States?

In United States: $57,170 a year against $8,497 in Tonga, 6.7 times more.

Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?

A rig driller: TOP 20,080 a year against TOP 16,730 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2023. How we calculate