Average Associate Media Director Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Associate Media Director salary for 2024 in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the SAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ر.س.

How Much Does an Associate Media Director Make in Saudi Arabia?

An Associate Media Director working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 185,100 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 98,820 SAR to the highest average salary of 281,500 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
185,100 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
15,425 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
98,820 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,235 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
281,500 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
23,458 SAR

These are average salaries for an Associate Media Director in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Associate Media Director can earn between 98,820 SAR and 281,500 SAR on average in Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia is 172,200 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 172,200 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 172,200 SAR.

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 Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 123,400 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 123,400 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 212,500 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 212,500 SAR.

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 Saudi Arabia

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 Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 112,660 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Associate Media Director salary would increase to 139,100 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Associate Media Director, the average salary would be 196,800 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 228,000 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Associate Media Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 253,400 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Associate Media Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 266,000 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
112,660 SAR
2-5 Years +23%
139,100 SAR
5-10 Years +42%
196,800 SAR
10-15 Years +17%
228,000 SAR
15-20 Years +10%
253,400 SAR
20+ Years +6%
266,000 SAR

Associate Media Director Salary by Education Level in Saudi Arabia

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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 137,400 SAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Associate Media Director in Saudi Arabia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 154,700 SAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Associate Media Director in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 201,100 SAR.

  • Master's Degree. An Associate Media Director in Saudi Arabia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 266,000 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
137,400 SAR
Certificate or Diploma +13%
154,700 SAR
Bachelor's Degree +31%
201,100 SAR
Master's Degree +32%
266,000 SAR

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 Saudi Arabia is around 83,500 to 251,000 SAR 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 Saudi Arabia, a male associate media director will earn an average of 191,600 SAR, while a female associate media director will earn around 172,200 SAR.

This means that a male associate media director earns approximately 11% more than a female associate media director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
191,600 SAR
Female -11%
172,200 SAR

Associate Media Director Average Pay Raise in Saudi Arabia

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 Saudi Arabia is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Saudi Arabia is around 8% every 17 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 Associate Media Director in Saudi Arabia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Saudi Arabia for 2024

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

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 Saudi Arabia

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 high bonus based job, with 76% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

24% 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
76%
No Bonus
24%

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 Saudi Arabia earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
207,800 SAR
Private Sector -8%
192,600 SAR

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 Saudi Arabia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,500 SAR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,600 SAR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 SAR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 SAR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,000 SAR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 218,900 SAR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 SAR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 SAR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 SAR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 SAR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 SAR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 SAR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 176,800 SAR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,860 SAR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 216,800 SAR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 231,000 SAR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 118,520 SAR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,080 SAR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 SAR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,700 SAR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 191,600 SAR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 154,700 SAR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,560 SAR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 252,300 SAR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 187,500 SAR
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,700 SAR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,300 SAR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 190,500 SAR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,320 SAR
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,980 SAR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 SAR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 SAR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 SAR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,360 SAR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,620 SAR
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 SAR
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,440 SAR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 SAR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,920 SAR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 SAR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,500 SAR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 SAR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 288,700 SAR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 281,500 SAR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,100 SAR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 314,500 SAR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 SAR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 353,600 SAR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,600 SAR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 SAR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 SAR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 SAR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 SAR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 SAR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 204,000 SAR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,160 SAR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,700 SAR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,320 SAR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 SAR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 SAR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,520 SAR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 249,600 SAR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,860 SAR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 192,600 SAR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 SAR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 SAR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,980 SAR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,800 SAR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,740 SAR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 361,600 SAR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 164,200 SAR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 SAR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,400 SAR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 SAR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,300 SAR

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Abha 195,200 SAR
Dammam 201,100 SAR
Jeddah 197,600 SAR
Khubar 183,700 SAR
Mecca 207,700 SAR
Medina 194,600 SAR
Riyadh 210,500 SAR
Tabuk 180,300 SAR
Taif 181,600 SAR

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