Average Broadcasting Journalist Salary in Tajikistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Broadcasting Journalist salary for 2024 in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistani somoni. To keep things simple, we are using the TJS currency code instead of the currency symbol ะ…ะœ.

How Much Does a Broadcasting Journalist Make in Tajikistan?

A Broadcasting Journalist working in Tajikistan will typically earn around 168,100 TJS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 85,760 TJS to the highest average salary of 254,800 TJS.

Average Annual Salary
168,100 TJS
Average Monthly Salary
14,008 TJS

Lowest Annual Salary
85,760 TJS
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,146 TJS

Highest Annual Salary
254,800 TJS
Highest Monthly Salary
21,233 TJS

These are average salaries for a Broadcasting Journalist in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Broadcasting Journalist can earn between 85,760 TJS and 254,800 TJS on average in Tajikistan. 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 Tajikistan is 159,400 TJS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 159,400 TJS, and 50% of the population earn more than 159,400 TJS.

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 Tajikistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 111,920 TJS while 75% of the population earn more than 111,920 TJS.

75% of the population earn less than 197,600 TJS, and 25% of the population earn more than 197,600 TJS.

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 Tajikistan

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 Tajikistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 99,920 TJS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Broadcasting Journalist salary would increase to 130,400 TJS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Broadcasting Journalist, the average salary would be 172,200 TJS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 207,700 TJS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Broadcasting Journalist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 227,600 TJS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Broadcasting Journalist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 238,900 TJS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
99,920 TJS
2-5 Years +34%
130,400 TJS
5-10 Years +30%
172,200 TJS
10-15 Years +21%
207,700 TJS
15-20 Years +9%
227,600 TJS
20+ Years +5%
238,900 TJS

Broadcasting Journalist Salary by Education Level in Tajikistan

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 Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 118,200 TJS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Broadcasting Journalist in Tajikistan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 136,200 TJS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Broadcasting Journalist in Tajikistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 192,000 TJS.

  • Master's Degree. A Broadcasting Journalist in Tajikistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 232,900 TJS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
118,200 TJS
Certificate or Diploma +14%
136,200 TJS
Bachelor's Degree +41%
192,000 TJS
Master's Degree +21%
232,900 TJS

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 Tajikistan is around 58,200 to 175,000 TJS 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 Tajikistan, a male broadcasting journalist will earn an average of 176,800 TJS, while a female broadcasting journalist will earn around 159,500 TJS.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tajikistan

Male
176,800 TJS
Female -11%
159,500 TJS

Broadcasting Journalist Average Pay Raise in Tajikistan

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 Tajikistan is around 8% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tajikistan 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 = ( 8 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Broadcasting Journalist in Tajikistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tajikistan for 2024

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

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

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Broadcasting Journalist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tajikistan

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 low bonus based job, with 36% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

64% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
36%
No Bonus
64%

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 Tajikistan earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
148,300 TJS
Private Sector -15%
129,000 TJS

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 Tajikistan.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 TJS
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 TJS
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,120 TJS
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 TJS
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,640 TJS
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 TJS
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 TJS
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 174,000 TJS
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 164,200 TJS
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 TJS
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,300 TJS
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,940 TJS
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,540 TJS
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 TJS
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 81,180 TJS
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 175,900 TJS
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,340 TJS
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,180 TJS
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 TJS
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 TJS
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,000 TJS
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,520 TJS
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 TJS
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 TJS
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 151,800 TJS
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 TJS
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,600 TJS
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 143,200 TJS
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,140 TJS
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,400 TJS
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 TJS
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,280 TJS
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,100 TJS
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,260 TJS
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,760 TJS
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 167,100 TJS
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,560 TJS
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 227,600 TJS
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,400 TJS
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,600 TJS
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 TJS
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 TJS
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 TJS
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 212,500 TJS
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 240,500 TJS
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 251,500 TJS
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,400 TJS
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 261,300 TJS
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 TJS
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,580 TJS
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 92,880 TJS
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 TJS
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,600 TJS
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 TJS
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,300 TJS
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,640 TJS
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,700 TJS
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,260 TJS
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,620 TJS
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 116,780 TJS
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,100 TJS
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 195,200 TJS
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,280 TJS
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 TJS
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,600 TJS
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,560 TJS
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,240 TJS
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 68,320 TJS
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,020 TJS
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 265,000 TJS
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 TJS
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,340 TJS
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 TJS
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,740 TJS
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,220 TJS

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