Average Artist Salary in Bhutan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Artist salary for 2024 in Bhutan 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 Bhutanese ngultrum. To keep things simple, we are using the BTN currency code instead of the currency symbol Nu..

How Much Does an Artist Make in Bhutan?

An Artist working in Bhutan will typically earn around 366,200 BTN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 167,100 BTN to the highest average salary of 581,000 BTN.

Average Annual Salary
366,200 BTN
Average Monthly Salary
30,516 BTN

Lowest Annual Salary
167,100 BTN
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,925 BTN

Highest Annual Salary
581,000 BTN
Highest Monthly Salary
48,416 BTN

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

Artist 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 Artist Salaries in Bhutan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Artist can earn between 167,100 BTN and 581,000 BTN on average in Bhutan. 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 Artist in Bhutan is 394,300 BTN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 394,300 BTN, and 50% of the population earn more than 394,300 BTN.

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 Artist salary in Bhutan, 25% of the population are earning less than 252,300 BTN while 75% of the population earn more than 252,300 BTN.

75% of the population earn less than 528,500 BTN, and 25% of the population earn more than 528,500 BTN.

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.

Artist Salary by Experience Level in Bhutan

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 artist 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 Artist in Bhutan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 192,000 BTN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Artist salary would increase to 254,800 BTN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Artist, the average salary would be 377,200 BTN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 459,300 BTN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Artist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 502,200 BTN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Artist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 541,700 BTN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
192,000 BTN
2-5 Years +34%
254,800 BTN
5-10 Years +48%
377,200 BTN
10-15 Years +22%
459,300 BTN
15-20 Years +9%
502,200 BTN
20+ Years +8%
541,700 BTN

Artist Salary by Education Level in Bhutan

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 Artist in Bhutan 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 Artist in Bhutan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 233,600 BTN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Artist in Bhutan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 275,800 BTN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Artist in Bhutan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 397,900 BTN.

  • Master's Degree. An Artist in Bhutan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 524,400 BTN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
233,600 BTN
Certificate or Diploma +18%
275,800 BTN
Bachelor's Degree +45%
397,900 BTN
Master's Degree +31%
524,400 BTN

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 Bhutan is around 186,000 to 559,000 BTN 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.

Artist 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 Bhutan, a male artist will earn an average of 394,500 BTN, while a female artist will earn around 335,100 BTN.

This means that a male artist earns approximately 18% more than a female artist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bhutan

Male
394,500 BTN
Female -18%
335,100 BTN

Artist Average Pay Raise in Bhutan

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 Artist in Bhutan is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bhutan is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Artist in Bhutan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bhutan for 2024

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

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%

Artist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bhutan

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 Artist is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% 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
16%
No Bonus
84%

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 Bhutan earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
478,000 BTN
Private Sector -11%
431,300 BTN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Artist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Artist in Bhutan.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 492,400 BTN
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 543,200 BTN
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 273,300 BTN
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 761,400 BTN
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 362,200 BTN
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 746,600 BTN
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 768,900 BTN
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 744,600 BTN
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 485,300 BTN
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 417,100 BTN
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 317,700 BTN
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 451,000 BTN
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 428,400 BTN
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 259,100 BTN
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 365,400 BTN
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 259,100 BTN
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 325,600 BTN
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 266,000 BTN
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 489,500 BTN
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 283,700 BTN
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 340,400 BTN
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 259,100 BTN
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 339,100 BTN
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 492,400 BTN
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 292,000 BTN
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 340,400 BTN
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 437,900 BTN
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 265,000 BTN
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 221,500 BTN
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 489,500 BTN
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 573,500 BTN
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 573,500 BTN
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 727,400 BTN
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 431,100 BTN
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 551,200 BTN
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 754,900 BTN
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 727,400 BTN
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 345,700 BTN
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 330,700 BTN
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 453,200 BTN
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,300 BTN
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 288,100 BTN
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 318,800 BTN
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 288,100 BTN
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 279,400 BTN
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 394,500 BTN
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 472,000 BTN
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 273,300 BTN
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 252,300 BTN
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,000 BTN
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 341,900 BTN
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 459,700 BTN
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 382,600 BTN
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 348,300 BTN
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 582,700 BTN
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 627,900 BTN
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 524,700 BTN
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 600,000 BTN
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 330,700 BTN
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 294,700 BTN
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 252,300 BTN
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,000 BTN
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 466,300 BTN
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 485,200 BTN
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 718,000 BTN
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 692,500 BTN
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 307,400 BTN
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 311,700 BTN
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 581,300 BTN
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 592,600 BTN
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 551,200 BTN
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 563,300 BTN
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 442,300 BTN
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 197,600 BTN
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 314,500 BTN
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 273,300 BTN

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