Average Dance Director Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Dance Director salary for 2024 in Qatar 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 Qatari riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the QAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฑ.ู‚.

How Much Does a Dance Director Make in Qatar?

A Dance Director working in Qatar will typically earn around 169,000 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 83,060 QAR to the highest average salary of 263,200 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
169,000 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
14,083 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
83,060 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,921 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
263,200 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
21,933 QAR

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

Dance 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 Dance Director Salaries in Qatar

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Dance Director can earn between 83,060 QAR and 263,200 QAR on average in Qatar. 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 Dance Director in Qatar is 169,000 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 169,000 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 169,000 QAR.

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 Dance Director salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 112,180 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 112,180 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 214,000 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 214,000 QAR.

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.

Dance Director Salary by Experience Level in Qatar

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 dance 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. A Dance Director in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 102,380 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Dance Director salary would increase to 136,100 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Dance Director, the average salary would be 180,300 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 212,500 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Dance Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 231,000 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Dance Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 246,500 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
102,380 QAR
2-5 Years +32%
136,100 QAR
5-10 Years +34%
180,300 QAR
10-15 Years +19%
212,500 QAR
15-20 Years +8%
231,000 QAR
20+ Years +7%
246,500 QAR

Dance Director Salary by Education Level in Qatar

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 Dance Director in Qatar 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 Dance Director in Qatar with a high school education can earn an average salary of 125,700 QAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Dance Director in Qatar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 146,200 QAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Dance Director in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 196,800 QAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Dance Director in Qatar with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 246,500 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
125,700 QAR
Certificate or Diploma +14%
146,200 QAR
Bachelor's Degree +36%
196,800 QAR
Master's Degree +26%
246,500 QAR

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 Qatar is around 78,400 to 235,000 QAR 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.

Dance 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 Qatar, a male dance director will earn an average of 172,400 QAR, while a female dance director will earn around 163,800 QAR.

This means that a male dance director earns approximately 5% more than a female dance director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
172,400 QAR
Female -5%
163,800 QAR

Dance Director Average Pay Raise in Qatar

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 Dance Director in Qatar is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Qatar is around 9% every 16 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 = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Dance Director in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Qatar for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Dance Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Qatar

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 Dance Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 Qatar earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
192,600 QAR
Private Sector -5%
183,700 QAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Dance Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Dance Director in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 QAR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 QAR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 QAR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 QAR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,380 QAR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 222,300 QAR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 QAR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 214,000 QAR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 217,900 QAR
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 190,500 QAR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,900 QAR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 QAR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,900 QAR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 QAR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,820 QAR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 QAR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 210,500 QAR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 113,780 QAR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,160 QAR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 QAR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 169,000 QAR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 194,600 QAR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 QAR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,760 QAR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 252,300 QAR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 185,100 QAR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 148,300 QAR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 QAR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,500 QAR
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,020 QAR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 167,100 QAR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,120 QAR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 QAR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,080 QAR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,460 QAR
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 197,600 QAR
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,240 QAR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 282,500 QAR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,520 QAR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,400 QAR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 QAR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 QAR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,200 QAR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 286,400 QAR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 313,700 QAR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,900 QAR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 288,700 QAR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 335,800 QAR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 174,000 QAR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,900 QAR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 116,740 QAR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 151,800 QAR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,860 QAR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,400 QAR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 QAR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,860 QAR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 265,000 QAR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,260 QAR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 148,300 QAR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 151,800 QAR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,960 QAR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 QAR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,340 QAR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 181,600 QAR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 QAR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 146,200 QAR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,140 QAR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,060 QAR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,120 QAR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 340,400 QAR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 QAR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 QAR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 QAR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,000 QAR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 158,700 QAR

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Doha 180,500 QAR