Average Camera Operator Salary in United Arab Emirates for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Camera Operator salary for 2024 in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the AED currency code instead of the currency symbol د.إ.

How Much Does a Camera Operator Make in United Arab Emirates?

A Camera Operator working in United Arab Emirates will typically earn around 139,100 AED per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 73,800 AED to the highest average salary of 207,700 AED.

Average Annual Salary
139,100 AED
Average Monthly Salary
11,591 AED

Lowest Annual Salary
73,800 AED
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,150 AED

Highest Annual Salary
207,700 AED
Highest Monthly Salary
17,308 AED

These are average salaries for a Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Camera Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Camera Operator 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 Camera Operator Salaries in United Arab Emirates

So we've looked at the average salaries a Camera Operator will earn in United Arab Emirates. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Camera Operator can earn between 73,800 AED and 207,700 AED on average in United Arab Emirates. 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 Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates is 125,700 AED. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 125,700 AED, and 50% of the population earn more than 125,700 AED.

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 Camera Operator salary in United Arab Emirates, 25% of the population are earning less than 91,380 AED while 75% of the population earn more than 91,380 AED.

75% of the population earn less than 152,300 AED, and 25% of the population earn more than 152,300 AED.

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.

Camera Operator Salary by Experience Level in United Arab Emirates

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 camera operator 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 Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 87,000 AED.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Camera Operator salary would increase to 108,080 AED.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Camera Operator, the average salary would be 142,300 AED.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 169,000 AED.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Camera Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 187,300 AED.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Camera Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 197,600 AED.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
87,000 AED
2-5 Years +26%
108,080 AED
5-10 Years +32%
142,300 AED
10-15 Years +18%
169,000 AED
15-20 Years +11%
187,300 AED
20+ Years +6%
197,600 AED

Camera Operator Salary by Education Level in United Arab Emirates

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 Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates 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 Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates with a high school education can earn an average salary of 108,080 AED.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 150,000 AED.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 192,600 AED.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
108,080 AED
Certificate or Diploma +37%
150,000 AED
Bachelor's Degree +29%
192,600 AED

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 United Arab Emirates is around 97,900 to 294,000 AED 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.

Camera Operator 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 United Arab Emirates, a male camera operator will earn an average of 142,300 AED, while a female camera operator will earn around 134,600 AED.

This means that a male camera operator earns approximately 6% more than a female camera operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in United Arab Emirates

Male
142,300 AED
Female -6%
134,600 AED

Camera Operator Average Pay Raise in United Arab Emirates

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 Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates is around 11% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in United Arab Emirates 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 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in United Arab Emirates for 2024

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

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%

Camera Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in United Arab Emirates

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 Camera Operator is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
25%
No Bonus
75%

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 United Arab Emirates earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
239,300 AED
Private Sector -5%
228,500 AED

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Camera Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Camera Operator in United Arab Emirates.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 210,500 AED
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 200,000 AED
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,600 AED
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 209,500 AED
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 AED
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 292,000 AED
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,900 AED
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 296,000 AED
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 286,400 AED
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 251,500 AED
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 307,400 AED
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,600 AED
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 154,700 AED
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 228,500 AED
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 AED
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,200 AED
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 283,700 AED
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 146,200 AED
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 204,700 AED
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 AED
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 252,300 AED
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 196,800 AED
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,440 AED
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 AED
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 252,300 AED
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,700 AED
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,300 AED
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 AED
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 AED
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,520 AED
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 231,000 AED
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 AED
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 AED
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 AED
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 AED
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,800 AED
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 AED
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 378,300 AED
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 AED
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 309,800 AED
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 191,600 AED
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,200 AED
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 382,600 AED
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 384,500 AED
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 401,300 AED
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 409,000 AED
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 388,100 AED
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 412,000 AED
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 210,500 AED
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 150,000 AED
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 AED
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 AED
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 AED
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 196,800 AED
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 271,300 AED
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 AED
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 377,200 AED
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 AED
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 196,800 AED
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 197,600 AED
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 AED
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 313,700 AED
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 AED
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 AED
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 AED
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 AED
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,600 AED
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,940 AED
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 130,400 AED
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 417,100 AED
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,700 AED
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 AED
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 208,600 AED
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 192,000 AED
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 AED

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Abu Dhabi 148,300 AED
Ajman 134,600 AED
Al Ain 129,000 AED
Dubai 150,000 AED
Fujairah 120,880 AED
Ras Al Khaimah 123,400 AED
Sharjah 139,100 AED
Um Al Quiwain 112,560 AED

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