Average Acrobatic Rigger Salary in Tanzania for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Acrobatic Rigger salary for 2024 in Tanzania and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Tanzanian shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the TZS currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does an Acrobatic Rigger Make in Tanzania?

An Acrobatic Rigger working in Tanzania will typically earn around 9,262,300 TZS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 4,355,800 TZS to the highest average salary of 14,639,900 TZS.

Average Annual Salary
9,262,300 TZS
Average Monthly Salary
771,858 TZS

Lowest Annual Salary
4,355,800 TZS
Lowest Monthly Salary
362,983 TZS

Highest Annual Salary
14,639,900 TZS
Highest Monthly Salary
1,219,991 TZS

These are average salaries for an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Acrobatic Rigger to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Acrobatic Rigger salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Acrobatic Rigger Salaries in Tanzania

So we've looked at the average salaries an Acrobatic Rigger will earn in Tanzania. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Acrobatic Rigger can earn between 4,355,800 TZS and 14,639,900 TZS on average in Tanzania. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania is 9,816,600 TZS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 9,816,600 TZS, and 50% of the population earn more than 9,816,600 TZS.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Acrobatic Rigger salary in Tanzania, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,371,500 TZS while 75% of the population earn more than 6,371,500 TZS.

75% of the population earn less than 12,958,200 TZS, and 25% of the population earn more than 12,958,200 TZS.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Acrobatic Rigger Salary by Experience Level in Tanzania

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average acrobatic rigger salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 5,017,100 TZS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Acrobatic Rigger salary would increase to 6,922,100 TZS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Acrobatic Rigger, the average salary would be 9,850,400 TZS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 11,998,600 TZS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Acrobatic Rigger with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 12,721,300 TZS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Acrobatic Rigger with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 13,798,900 TZS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
5,017,100 TZS
2-5 Years +38%
6,922,100 TZS
5-10 Years +42%
9,850,400 TZS
10-15 Years +22%
11,998,600 TZS
15-20 Years +6%
12,721,300 TZS
20+ Years +9%
13,798,900 TZS

Acrobatic Rigger Salary by Education Level in Tanzania

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,203,500 TZS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 7,236,200 TZS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 10,523,700 TZS.

  • Master's Degree. An Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 13,798,900 TZS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,203,500 TZS
Certificate or Diploma +17%
7,236,200 TZS
Bachelor's Degree +45%
10,523,700 TZS
Master's Degree +31%
13,798,900 TZS

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Tanzania is around 6,310,000 to 18,900,000 TZS and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Acrobatic Rigger Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Tanzania, a male acrobatic rigger will earn an average of 9,816,600 TZS, while a female acrobatic rigger will earn around 8,820,700 TZS.

This means that a male acrobatic rigger earns approximately 11% more than a female acrobatic rigger for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tanzania

Male
9,816,600 TZS
Female -11%
8,820,700 TZS

Acrobatic Rigger Average Pay Raise in Tanzania

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tanzania is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tanzania for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Tanzania.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Acrobatic Rigger Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tanzania

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Acrobatic Rigger is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Tanzania earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
15,838,200 TZS
Private Sector -7%
14,760,200 TZS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Acrobatic Rigger

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Acrobatic Rigger in Tanzania.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,158,800 TZS
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,721,300 TZS
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,712,900 TZS
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,400,800 TZS
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,758,500 TZS
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,118,700 TZS
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,879,000 TZS
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,879,000 TZS
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,079,800 TZS
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,281,100 TZS
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,841,200 TZS
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,778,900 TZS
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,919,600 TZS
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,483,700 TZS
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,399,400 TZS
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,598,500 TZS
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,778,900 TZS
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,521,700 TZS
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,319,300 TZS
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,519,400 TZS
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,599,800 TZS
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,721,300 TZS
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,331,800 TZS
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,400,600 TZS
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,360,400 TZS
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,158,800 TZS
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,841,200 TZS
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,639,900 TZS
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,430,600 TZS
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,051,500 TZS
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,760,200 TZS
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,396,300 TZS
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 10,813,300 TZS
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,442,200 TZS
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,301,600 TZS
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,121,700 TZS
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,995,000 TZS
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,919,400 TZS
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,777,400 TZS
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,840,100 TZS
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,079,500 TZS
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,001,100 TZS
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,718,600 TZS
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,478,500 TZS
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,841,200 TZS
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,001,700 TZS
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,639,300 TZS
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,241,100 TZS
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,880,300 TZS
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,442,200 TZS
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,586,500 TZS
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,679,300 TZS
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 10,282,900 TZS
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,561,900 TZS
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,561,800 TZS
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,614,300 TZS
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,119,700 TZS
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,191,000 TZS
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,239,700 TZS
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,481,200 TZS
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,795,700 TZS
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,518,900 TZS
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,568,100 TZS
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,118,700 TZS
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,361,500 TZS
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,841,200 TZS
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,236,200 TZS
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,285,700 TZS
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,604,800 TZS
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,721,300 TZS
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,441,600 TZS
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,014,300 TZS
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,798,900 TZS
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,441,600 TZS
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,199,100 TZS

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Tanzania, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Dar es Salaam 10,187,500 TZS
Dodoma 8,604,800 TZS
Mwanza 9,166,100 TZS

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