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

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


Average Monthly Salary
16,700 SAR
( 200,000 SAR yearly)

LOW
8,140
SAR
AVERAGE
16,700
SAR
HIGH
31,500
SAR
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 Riyadh typically earns around 16,700 SAR. Salaries range from 8,140 SAR (lowest average) to 31,500 SAR (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 Riyadh 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 Artist15,400 SAR
3D Designer14,100 SAR
3D Generalist12,500 SAR
3D Visualization Specialist15,000 SAR
Acrobatic Rigger9,980 SAR
Actor21,000 SAR
Art Administrator15,800 SAR
Art Director19,800 SAR
Art Lead19,100 SAR
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator15,000 SAR
Associate Media Director17,700 SAR
Associate Producer21,200 SAR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer13,900 SAR
Broadcast Associate11,000 SAR
Broadcast News Analyst16,300 SAR
Broadcast Technician9,720 SAR
Broadcasting Journalist18,700 SAR
Broadcasting Presenter20,600 SAR
Camera Equipment Repairer10,900 SAR
Camera Operator9,480 SAR
Cartoonist / Animator14,300 SAR
CAS Engineer17,100 SAR
Censorship Executive18,400 SAR
Chief Social Media Officer25,000 SAR
Choreographer13,200 SAR
Colorist8,230 SAR
Communications Manager22,500 SAR
Content Moderator13,000 SAR
Correspondent17,000 SAR
Dance Director16,000 SAR
Dancer13,500 SAR
Digital Content Manager21,700 SAR
Digital Music Promoter19,700 SAR
Director of Photography16,500 SAR
Disc Jockey10,500 SAR
Drone Cinematographer15,800 SAR
Editorial Assistant8,930 SAR
Events Manager15,400 SAR
Graphic Designer11,000 SAR
Illustrator11,600 SAR
Industrial Designer10,200 SAR
Influencer Marketing Manager21,500 SAR
Influencer Outreach Specialist16,000 SAR
Instructional Designer10,200 SAR
Internet Community Manager14,700 SAR
Internet Radio Producer23,500 SAR
Journalist19,700 SAR
Live Streaming Moderator13,000 SAR
Live Streaming Producer20,500 SAR
Live Streaming Specialist15,000 SAR
Makeup Artist10,200 SAR
Media Design Manager28,100 SAR
Media Equipment Operator8,730 SAR
Media Operations Manager21,900 SAR
Media Planner14,200 SAR
Media Producer20,400 SAR
Media Product Development Manager26,200 SAR
Media Production Manager26,900 SAR
Media Program Director28,700 SAR
Media Relation Executive28,200 SAR
Media Relations Manager28,500 SAR
Media Sales Manager31,000 SAR
Movement and Dance Coordinator15,600 SAR
Multimedia Coordinator10,500 SAR
Multimedia Designer11,000 SAR
Music Consultant14,700 SAR
Music Producer21,700 SAR
Musician12,100 SAR
News Associate14,000 SAR
News Reporter19,500 SAR
Online Community Moderator13,700 SAR
Podcast Advertising Specialist14,700 SAR
Podcast Producer16,300 SAR
Post Production Assistant9,720 SAR
Producer25,000 SAR
Product Designer10,200 SAR
Product Planner14,200 SAR
Production Artist14,400 SAR
Production Assistant9,480 SAR
Production Director23,000 SAR
Production Technician8,980 SAR
Program Researcher16,600 SAR
Promotion Coordinator13,400 SAR
Social Media Compliance Manager18,400 SAR
Social Media Compliance Officer15,000 SAR
Sound Engineer13,200 SAR
Sound Engineering Technician7,730 SAR
Stage Technician7,980 SAR
Sub Editor9,980 SAR
Television Executive Producer31,500 SAR
Transmission Engineer15,200 SAR
Video Editor11,700 SAR
Video Producer15,000 SAR
Videographer13,700 SAR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator24,400 SAR
Virtual Set Designer17,100 SAR
Virtual Staging Specialist16,700 SAR
Visual Designer14,900 SAR
Visual Effects Artist16,000 SAR
Voiceover Artist13,500 SAR


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

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

5% of people earn
17,800 SAR or more
10% of people earn
15,500 to 17,800 SAR
20% of people earn
10,200 SAR or less
65% of people earn
10,200 to 15,500 SAR
Minimum Salary
8,140 SAR
Median
15,700 SAR
Maximum
31,500 SAR




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 Riyadh range from 8,140 SAR (starting average salary) to 31,500 SAR (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 15,700 SAR, implying that half of the workforce in Riyadh 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 Riyadh earn less than 12,800 SAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 18,500 SAR, 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 Riyadh. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 10,200 SAR to 15,500 SAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 10,200 SAR mark, while 10% ranged from 15,500 SAR to 17,800 SAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 17,800 SAR 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 Riyadh 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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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 Riyadh, 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 Saudi Arabia costs anywhere from 83,800 SAR to 251,000 SAR 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 / Riyadh

Salary comparison by gender Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16%.

Male
17,000 SAR
Female-14%
14,700 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Saudi Arabia for all Careers

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

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

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabia is 6%.

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 / Saudi Arabia

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100% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Riyadh


96 SAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Riyadh is 96 SAR.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 Riyadh is 47 SAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Abha15,000 SAR
Dammam15,500 SAR
Jeddah16,400 SAR
Khubar15,300 SAR
Mecca16,100 SAR
Medina15,800 SAR
Riyadh16,700 SAR
Tabuk14,300 SAR
Taif14,600 SAR

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 Saudi Arabia is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
16,100 SAR
Public Sector+7%
17,300 SAR
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 Riyadh?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 15,700 SAR and 18,500 SAR. 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 Riyadh ranges from 8,140 SAR to 12,800 SAR. 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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