Average Colorist Salary in Vanuatu for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Colorist salary for 2024 in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu vatu. To keep things simple, we are using the VUV currency code instead of the currency symbol Vt.

How Much Does a Colorist Make in Vanuatu?

A Colorist working in Vanuatu will typically earn around 562,600 VUV per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 286,400 VUV to the highest average salary of 868,400 VUV.

Average Annual Salary
562,600 VUV
Average Monthly Salary
46,883 VUV

Lowest Annual Salary
286,400 VUV
Lowest Monthly Salary
23,866 VUV

Highest Annual Salary
868,400 VUV
Highest Monthly Salary
72,366 VUV

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

Colorist 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 Colorist Salaries in Vanuatu

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Colorist can earn between 286,400 VUV and 868,400 VUV on average in Vanuatu. 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 Colorist in Vanuatu is 553,800 VUV. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 553,800 VUV, and 50% of the population earn more than 553,800 VUV.

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 Colorist salary in Vanuatu, 25% of the population are earning less than 378,300 VUV while 75% of the population earn more than 378,300 VUV.

75% of the population earn less than 696,700 VUV, and 25% of the population earn more than 696,700 VUV.

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.

Colorist Salary by Experience Level in Vanuatu

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 colorist 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 Colorist in Vanuatu that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 322,600 VUV.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Colorist salary would increase to 420,100 VUV.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Colorist, the average salary would be 590,200 VUV.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 709,600 VUV.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Colorist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 769,500 VUV.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Colorist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 830,500 VUV.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
322,600 VUV
2-5 Years +31%
420,100 VUV
5-10 Years +40%
590,200 VUV
10-15 Years +20%
709,600 VUV
15-20 Years +9%
769,500 VUV
20+ Years +8%
830,500 VUV

Colorist Salary by Education Level in Vanuatu

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 Colorist in Vanuatu 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 Colorist in Vanuatu with a high school education can earn an average salary of 369,900 VUV.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Colorist in Vanuatu with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 544,800 VUV.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Colorist in Vanuatu with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 832,300 VUV.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
369,900 VUV
Certificate or Diploma +47%
544,800 VUV
Bachelor's Degree +53%
832,300 VUV

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 Vanuatu is around 495,000 to 1,490,000 VUV 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.

Colorist 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 Vanuatu, a male colorist will earn an average of 608,500 VUV, while a female colorist will earn around 524,400 VUV.

This means that a male colorist earns approximately 16% more than a female colorist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Vanuatu

Male
608,500 VUV
Female -16%
524,400 VUV

Colorist Average Pay Raise in Vanuatu

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 Colorist in Vanuatu is around 6% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Vanuatu 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 = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Vanuatu for 2024

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

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

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Colorist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Vanuatu

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 Colorist is a low bonus based job, with 10% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

90% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
10%
No Bonus
90%

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 Vanuatu earn approximately 17% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,296,900 VUV
Private Sector -17%
1,105,600 VUV

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Colorist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Colorist in Vanuatu.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,070,600 VUV
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,045,100 VUV
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 939,000 VUV
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,089,400 VUV
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 743,300 VUV
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,391,600 VUV
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,134,100 VUV
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 VUV
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,405,700 VUV
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,172,800 VUV
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,500,800 VUV
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 922,300 VUV
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 790,600 VUV
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,154,300 VUV
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 689,900 VUV
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,391,600 VUV
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,450,700 VUV
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 722,100 VUV
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 665,300 VUV
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,003,800 VUV
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,179,800 VUV
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,224,800 VUV
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 917,200 VUV
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,678,300 VUV
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,224,800 VUV
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,084,200 VUV
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 993,600 VUV
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,187,900 VUV
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 721,600 VUV
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 605,700 VUV
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,147,600 VUV
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 724,300 VUV
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 852,900 VUV
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 714,300 VUV
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 714,600 VUV
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,369,700 VUV
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 719,100 VUV
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,858,200 VUV
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 629,800 VUV
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,547,500 VUV
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 991,000 VUV
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,391,600 VUV
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,955,300 VUV
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,777,700 VUV
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,065,400 VUV
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,003,200 VUV
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,015,600 VUV
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,038,500 VUV
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,133,900 VUV
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 727,100 VUV
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 752,600 VUV
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 986,700 VUV
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 832,300 VUV
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,043,700 VUV
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,296,900 VUV
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 692,500 VUV
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,728,900 VUV
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 757,600 VUV
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 932,800 VUV
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 948,300 VUV
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 705,500 VUV
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,510,400 VUV
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 645,800 VUV
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,141,000 VUV
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 945,400 VUV
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 953,300 VUV
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 533,000 VUV
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 592,600 VUV
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 699,700 VUV
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,076,600 VUV
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,057,100 VUV
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 882,400 VUV
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,085,600 VUV
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 953,200 VUV
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,058,300 VUV

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