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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,190 KWD
( 14,300 KWD yearly)

LOW
580
KWD
AVERAGE
1,190
KWD
HIGH
2,260
KWD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait typically earns around 1,190 KWD. Salaries range from 580 KWD (lowest average) to 2,260 KWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment domain in Kuwait exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
3D Artist1,180 KWD
3D Designer1,140 KWD
3D Generalist990 KWD
3D Visualization Specialist1,110 KWD
Acrobatic Rigger740 KWD
Actor1,550 KWD
Art Administrator1,210 KWD
Art Director1,560 KWD
Art Lead1,480 KWD
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator1,130 KWD
Associate Media Director1,280 KWD
Associate Producer1,690 KWD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer1,020 KWD
Broadcast Associate860 KWD
Broadcast News Analyst1,230 KWD
Broadcast Technician740 KWD
Broadcasting Journalist1,390 KWD
Broadcasting Presenter1,500 KWD
Camera Equipment Repairer780 KWD
Camera Operator730 KWD
Cartoonist / Animator1,170 KWD
CAS Engineer1,250 KWD
Censorship Executive1,360 KWD
Chief Social Media Officer2,030 KWD
Choreographer1,030 KWD
Colorist610 KWD
Communications Manager1,750 KWD
Content Moderator1,040 KWD
Correspondent1,340 KWD
Dance Director1,170 KWD
Dancer1,060 KWD
Digital Content Manager1,680 KWD
Digital Music Promoter1,440 KWD
Director of Photography1,290 KWD
Disc Jockey750 KWD
Drone Cinematographer1,200 KWD
Editorial Assistant660 KWD
Events Manager1,170 KWD
Graphic Designer850 KWD
Illustrator900 KWD
Industrial Designer790 KWD
Influencer Marketing Manager1,640 KWD
Influencer Outreach Specialist1,300 KWD
Instructional Designer780 KWD
Internet Community Manager1,110 KWD
Internet Radio Producer1,800 KWD
Journalist1,510 KWD
Live Streaming Moderator1,030 KWD
Live Streaming Producer1,570 KWD
Live Streaming Specialist1,110 KWD
Makeup Artist780 KWD
Media Design Manager2,050 KWD
Media Equipment Operator680 KWD
Media Operations Manager1,650 KWD
Media Planner1,140 KWD
Media Producer1,580 KWD
Media Product Development Manager1,970 KWD
Media Production Manager1,950 KWD
Media Program Director2,220 KWD
Media Relation Executive2,250 KWD
Media Relations Manager2,130 KWD
Media Sales Manager2,200 KWD
Movement and Dance Coordinator1,270 KWD
Multimedia Coordinator840 KWD
Multimedia Designer850 KWD
Music Consultant1,040 KWD
Music Producer1,730 KWD
Musician880 KWD
News Associate1,070 KWD
News Reporter1,440 KWD
Online Community Moderator1,080 KWD
Podcast Advertising Specialist1,140 KWD
Podcast Producer1,210 KWD
Post Production Assistant750 KWD
Producer1,950 KWD
Product Designer820 KWD
Product Planner1,100 KWD
Production Artist1,120 KWD
Production Assistant700 KWD
Production Director1,650 KWD
Production Technician690 KWD
Program Researcher1,250 KWD
Promotion Coordinator990 KWD
Social Media Compliance Manager1,340 KWD
Social Media Compliance Officer1,170 KWD
Sound Engineer1,020 KWD
Sound Engineering Technician590 KWD
Stage Technician650 KWD
Sub Editor710 KWD
Television Executive Producer2,230 KWD
Transmission Engineer1,140 KWD
Video Editor930 KWD
Video Producer1,190 KWD
Videographer1,080 KWD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator1,840 KWD
Virtual Set Designer1,270 KWD
Virtual Staging Specialist1,330 KWD
Visual Designer1,140 KWD
Visual Effects Artist1,180 KWD
Voiceover Artist1,020 KWD


Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,250 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,090 to 1,250 KWD
20% of people earn
720 KWD or less
65% of people earn
720 to 1,090 KWD
Minimum Salary
580 KWD
Median
1,100 KWD
Maximum
2,260 KWD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait range from 580 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,260 KWD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment is 1,100 KWD, implying that half of the workforce in Kuwait earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait earn less than 900 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,300 KWD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 720 KWD to 1,090 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 720 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,090 KWD to 1,250 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,250 KWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait 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.

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.


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.
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?

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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.

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 degree levels across many jobs in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait, 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 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate 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 Kuwait costs anywhere from 6,350 KWD to 19,000 KWD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 to 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 the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Kuwait

Salary comparison by gender Kuwait Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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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? In the field of Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
1,230 KWD
Female-6%
1,160 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Kuwait for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Kuwait

How much are annual salary increments in Kuwait for individuals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kuwait Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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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.

Kuwait / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kuwait
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare 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 Kuwait is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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65% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 35% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

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.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting 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:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


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.

Hourly Average Wage / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Kuwait


7 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait is 7 KWD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

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 fixed 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.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait is 3 KWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Kuwait is 10% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
1,230 KWD
Public Sector+10%
1,360 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,100 KWD and 1,300 KWD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Kuwait ranges from 580 KWD to 900 KWD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


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 earn 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


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