Average Associate Media Director Salary in Mauritius for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Associate Media Director salary for 2024 in Mauritius 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 Mauritian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the MUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚จ.

How Much Does an Associate Media Director Make in Mauritius?

An Associate Media Director working in Mauritius will typically earn around 559,000 MUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 296,000 MUR to the highest average salary of 847,000 MUR.

Average Annual Salary
559,000 MUR
Average Monthly Salary
46,583 MUR

Lowest Annual Salary
296,000 MUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
24,666 MUR

Highest Annual Salary
847,000 MUR
Highest Monthly Salary
70,583 MUR

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

Associate Media Director 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 Associate Media Director Salaries in Mauritius

So we've looked at the average salaries an Associate Media Director will earn in Mauritius. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Associate Media Director can earn between 296,000 MUR and 847,000 MUR on average in Mauritius. 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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius is 524,700 MUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 524,700 MUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 524,700 MUR.

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 Associate Media Director salary in Mauritius, 25% of the population are earning less than 369,900 MUR while 75% of the population earn more than 369,900 MUR.

75% of the population earn less than 645,800 MUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 645,800 MUR.

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.

Associate Media Director Salary by Experience Level in Mauritius

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 associate media director 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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 340,400 MUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Associate Media Director salary would increase to 419,400 MUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Associate Media Director, the average salary would be 592,600 MUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 692,500 MUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Associate Media Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 759,300 MUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Associate Media Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 803,400 MUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
340,400 MUR
2-5 Years +23%
419,400 MUR
5-10 Years +42%
592,600 MUR
10-15 Years +17%
692,500 MUR
15-20 Years +10%
759,300 MUR
20+ Years +6%
803,400 MUR

Associate Media Director Salary by Education Level in Mauritius

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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius 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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius with a high school education can earn an average salary of 412,000 MUR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Associate Media Director in Mauritius with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 467,100 MUR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Associate Media Director in Mauritius with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 612,500 MUR.

  • Master's Degree. An Associate Media Director in Mauritius with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 803,400 MUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
412,000 MUR
Certificate or Diploma +13%
467,100 MUR
Bachelor's Degree +31%
612,500 MUR
Master's Degree +32%
803,400 MUR

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 Mauritius is around 232,000 to 696,000 MUR 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.

Associate Media Director 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 Mauritius, a male associate media director will earn an average of 576,500 MUR, while a female associate media director will earn around 533,100 MUR.

This means that a male associate media director earns approximately 8% more than a female associate media director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mauritius

Male
576,500 MUR
Female -8%
533,100 MUR

Associate Media Director Average Pay Raise in Mauritius

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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mauritius 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 Associate Media Director in Mauritius can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mauritius for 2024

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

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

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Associate Media Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mauritius

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 Associate Media Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 59% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

41% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

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 Mauritius earn approximately 18% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
590,200 MUR
Private Sector -18%
502,200 MUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Associate Media Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Associate Media Director in Mauritius.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 499,300 MUR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 483,400 MUR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 428,400 MUR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 498,000 MUR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,900 MUR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 698,200 MUR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 555,800 MUR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 649,700 MUR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 645,800 MUR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 696,700 MUR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 426,700 MUR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 369,900 MUR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 538,600 MUR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 313,700 MUR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 612,500 MUR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 659,200 MUR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,200 MUR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,900 MUR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 459,300 MUR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 559,000 MUR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 610,100 MUR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 464,400 MUR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,100 MUR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 727,400 MUR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 558,300 MUR
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 533,000 MUR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 447,300 MUR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 553,400 MUR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,500 MUR
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 292,000 MUR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 533,100 MUR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,900 MUR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 390,000 MUR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,500 MUR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 340,400 MUR
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 639,100 MUR
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 340,400 MUR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 864,900 MUR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,300 MUR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 727,400 MUR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 466,900 MUR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 659,400 MUR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 923,000 MUR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 847,000 MUR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 988,600 MUR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 926,000 MUR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 875,000 MUR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,021,800 MUR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 533,100 MUR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,900 MUR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 363,000 MUR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MUR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,300 MUR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MUR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 646,600 MUR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 309,800 MUR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 875,000 MUR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 348,300 MUR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 430,000 MUR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 437,900 MUR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 MUR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 741,500 MUR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 313,700 MUR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 574,200 MUR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 421,400 MUR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 455,400 MUR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 MUR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 266,000 MUR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 MUR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,037,600 MUR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,100 MUR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 399,900 MUR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 483,400 MUR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 471,700 MUR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MUR

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