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

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


Average Monthly Salary
3,600 EUR
( 43,200 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,760
EUR
AVERAGE
3,600
EUR
HIGH
6,810
EUR
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 Germany typically earns around 3,600 EUR. Salaries range from 1,760 EUR (lowest average) to 6,810 EUR (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 Germany 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 Artist3,120 EUR
3D Designer3,060 EUR
3D Generalist2,770 EUR
3D Visualization Specialist3,200 EUR
Acrobatic Rigger2,220 EUR
Actor4,550 EUR
Art Administrator3,390 EUR
Art Director4,420 EUR
Art Lead4,330 EUR
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator3,200 EUR
Associate Media Director3,730 EUR
Associate Producer4,620 EUR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer2,970 EUR
Broadcast Associate2,420 EUR
Broadcast News Analyst3,350 EUR
Broadcast Technician2,030 EUR
Broadcasting Journalist4,170 EUR
Broadcasting Presenter4,480 EUR
Camera Equipment Repairer2,270 EUR
Camera Operator2,160 EUR
Cartoonist / Animator3,090 EUR
CAS Engineer3,570 EUR
Censorship Executive3,980 EUR
Chief Social Media Officer5,700 EUR
Choreographer2,970 EUR
Colorist1,720 EUR
Communications Manager4,850 EUR
Content Moderator2,750 EUR
Correspondent3,790 EUR
Dance Director3,220 EUR
Dancer3,100 EUR
Digital Content Manager5,010 EUR
Digital Music Promoter4,120 EUR
Director of Photography3,630 EUR
Disc Jockey2,110 EUR
Drone Cinematographer3,280 EUR
Editorial Assistant1,820 EUR
Events Manager3,520 EUR
Graphic Designer2,420 EUR
Illustrator2,620 EUR
Industrial Designer2,080 EUR
Influencer Marketing Manager4,580 EUR
Influencer Outreach Specialist3,510 EUR
Instructional Designer2,050 EUR
Internet Community Manager3,150 EUR
Internet Radio Producer5,230 EUR
Journalist4,000 EUR
Live Streaming Moderator2,940 EUR
Live Streaming Producer4,330 EUR
Live Streaming Specialist3,270 EUR
Makeup Artist2,300 EUR
Media Design Manager6,000 EUR
Media Equipment Operator1,930 EUR
Media Operations Manager4,500 EUR
Media Planner3,020 EUR
Media Producer4,450 EUR
Media Product Development Manager5,910 EUR
Media Production Manager5,670 EUR
Media Program Director6,240 EUR
Media Relation Executive6,140 EUR
Media Relations Manager5,770 EUR
Media Sales Manager6,340 EUR
Movement and Dance Coordinator3,290 EUR
Multimedia Coordinator2,420 EUR
Multimedia Designer2,380 EUR
Music Consultant3,120 EUR
Music Producer4,630 EUR
Musician2,530 EUR
News Associate2,930 EUR
News Reporter4,210 EUR
Online Community Moderator2,950 EUR
Podcast Advertising Specialist3,260 EUR
Podcast Producer3,370 EUR
Post Production Assistant2,050 EUR
Producer5,610 EUR
Product Designer2,210 EUR
Product Planner2,860 EUR
Production Artist2,910 EUR
Production Assistant2,110 EUR
Production Director4,770 EUR
Production Technician1,930 EUR
Program Researcher3,540 EUR
Promotion Coordinator2,670 EUR
Social Media Compliance Manager4,000 EUR
Social Media Compliance Officer3,370 EUR
Sound Engineer2,870 EUR
Sound Engineering Technician1,690 EUR
Stage Technician1,750 EUR
Sub Editor2,080 EUR
Television Executive Producer6,450 EUR
Transmission Engineer3,280 EUR
Video Editor2,610 EUR
Video Producer3,390 EUR
Videographer3,130 EUR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator5,220 EUR
Virtual Set Designer3,670 EUR
Virtual Staging Specialist3,710 EUR
Visual Designer3,150 EUR
Visual Effects Artist3,400 EUR
Voiceover Artist3,020 EUR


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

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

5% of people earn
3,930 EUR or more
10% of people earn
3,400 to 3,930 EUR
20% of people earn
2,250 EUR or less
65% of people earn
2,250 to 3,400 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,760 EUR
Median
3,460 EUR
Maximum
6,810 EUR




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 Germany range from 1,760 EUR (starting average salary) to 6,810 EUR (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 3,460 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Germany 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 Germany earn less than 2,820 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,080 EUR, 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 Germany. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,250 EUR to 3,400 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,250 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 3,400 EUR to 3,930 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,930 EUR 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 Germany 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 Germany, 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 Germany costs anywhere from 19,100 EUR to 57,400 EUR 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 / Germany

Salary comparison by gender Germany 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 Germany, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
3,710 EUR
Female-6%
3,500 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Germany for all Careers

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

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

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Germany are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Germany 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.

Germany / All Professions

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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 Germany 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 / Germany

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Germany Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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41% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 59% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

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 / Germany


21 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Germany is 21 EUR.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 Germany is 10 EUR. 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
Berlin4,100 EUR
Bremen3,560 EUR
Dortmund3,470 EUR
Dresden3,350 EUR
Dusseldorf3,770 EUR
Essen3,620 EUR
Frankfurt3,830 EUR
Hamburg4,030 EUR
Hannover3,270 EUR
Koln3,900 EUR
Leipzig3,420 EUR
Munchen3,960 EUR
Nurnberg3,210 EUR
Stuttgart3,690 EUR

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 Germany is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,740 EUR
Public Sector+5%
3,910 EUR
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 Germany?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,460 EUR and 4,080 EUR. 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 Germany ranges from 1,760 EUR to 2,820 EUR. 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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