Average Broadcasting Journalist Salary in Jordan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Broadcasting Journalist salary for 2024 in Jordan 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 Jordanian dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the JOD currency code instead of the currency symbol د.ا.

How Much Does a Broadcasting Journalist Make in Jordan?

A Broadcasting Journalist working in Jordan will typically earn around 22,420 JOD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,760 JOD to the highest average salary of 34,960 JOD.

Average Annual Salary
22,420 JOD
Average Monthly Salary
1,868 JOD

Lowest Annual Salary
12,760 JOD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,063 JOD

Highest Annual Salary
34,960 JOD
Highest Monthly Salary
2,913 JOD

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

Broadcasting Journalist 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 Broadcasting Journalist Salaries in Jordan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Broadcasting Journalist will earn in Jordan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Broadcasting Journalist can earn between 12,760 JOD and 34,960 JOD on average in Jordan. 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 a Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan is 22,420 JOD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 22,420 JOD, and 50% of the population earn more than 22,420 JOD.

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 Broadcasting Journalist salary in Jordan, 25% of the population are earning less than 13,100 JOD while 75% of the population earn more than 13,100 JOD.

75% of the population earn less than 29,840 JOD, and 25% of the population earn more than 29,840 JOD.

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.

Broadcasting Journalist Salary by Experience Level in Jordan

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 broadcasting journalist 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. A Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 14,620 JOD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Broadcasting Journalist salary would increase to 16,140 JOD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Broadcasting Journalist, the average salary would be 22,340 JOD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 26,400 JOD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Broadcasting Journalist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 31,080 JOD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Broadcasting Journalist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 31,040 JOD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
14,620 JOD
2-5 Years +32%
16,140 JOD
5-10 Years +34%
22,340 JOD
10-15 Years +19%
26,400 JOD
15-20 Years +8%
31,080 JOD
20+ Years +7%
31,040 JOD

Broadcasting Journalist Salary by Education Level in Jordan

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 a Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 15,300 JOD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 18,280 JOD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 24,720 JOD.

  • Master's Degree. A Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 31,040 JOD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
15,300 JOD
Certificate or Diploma +14%
18,280 JOD
Bachelor's Degree +36%
24,720 JOD
Master's Degree +26%
31,040 JOD

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 Jordan is around 8,060 to 24,200 JOD 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.

Broadcasting Journalist 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 Jordan, a male broadcasting journalist will earn an average of 22,420 JOD, while a female broadcasting journalist will earn around 19,980 JOD.

This means that a male broadcasting journalist earns approximately 12% more than a female broadcasting journalist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Jordan

Male
22,420 JOD
Female -12%
19,980 JOD

Broadcasting Journalist Average Pay Raise in Jordan

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 a Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Jordan is around 7% every 20 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 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Jordan for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Broadcasting Journalist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Jordan

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.

A Broadcasting Journalist is a moderate bonus based job, with 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

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 Jordan earn approximately 21% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
20,520 JOD
Private Sector -21%
16,980 JOD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Broadcasting Journalist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Broadcasting Journalist in Jordan.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,640 JOD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,720 JOD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,540 JOD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,300 JOD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,180 JOD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,940 JOD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,900 JOD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,940 JOD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,280 JOD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,020 JOD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,080 JOD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,820 JOD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,900 JOD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,120 JOD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,960 JOD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,300 JOD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 10,980 JOD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,200 JOD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,380 JOD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,480 JOD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,520 JOD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,100 JOD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 8,560 JOD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,100 JOD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,560 JOD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,700 JOD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,100 JOD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,500 JOD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,940 JOD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,300 JOD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,220 JOD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,620 JOD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,560 JOD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,620 JOD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,940 JOD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,500 JOD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,060 JOD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,200 JOD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,960 JOD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,700 JOD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,700 JOD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,480 JOD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,040 JOD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,960 JOD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,980 JOD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,940 JOD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,620 JOD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,420 JOD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,980 JOD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,040 JOD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,060 JOD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,720 JOD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,620 JOD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,780 JOD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,840 JOD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,760 JOD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,800 JOD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,040 JOD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,620 JOD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,260 JOD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 10,080 JOD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,080 JOD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 10,220 JOD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,520 JOD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,100 JOD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 17,020 JOD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,440 JOD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 9,980 JOD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,660 JOD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,520 JOD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,700 JOD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,580 JOD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,780 JOD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,720 JOD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,340 JOD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Amman 24,820 JOD
Irbid 22,540 JOD

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