Average Desktop Publisher Salary in Montserrat for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Desktop Publisher salary for 2024 in Montserrat 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 Eastern Caribbean dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the XCD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Desktop Publisher Make in Montserrat?

A Desktop Publisher working in Montserrat will typically earn around 17,620 XCD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 7,300 XCD to the highest average salary of 24,860 XCD.

Average Annual Salary
17,620 XCD
Average Monthly Salary
1,468 XCD

Lowest Annual Salary
7,300 XCD
Lowest Monthly Salary
608 XCD

Highest Annual Salary
24,860 XCD
Highest Monthly Salary
2,071 XCD

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

Desktop Publisher 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 Desktop Publisher Salaries in Montserrat

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Desktop Publisher can earn between 7,300 XCD and 24,860 XCD on average in Montserrat. 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 Desktop Publisher in Montserrat is 16,720 XCD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 16,720 XCD, and 50% of the population earn more than 16,720 XCD.

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 Desktop Publisher salary in Montserrat, 25% of the population are earning less than 12,760 XCD while 75% of the population earn more than 12,760 XCD.

75% of the population earn less than 23,380 XCD, and 25% of the population earn more than 23,380 XCD.

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.

Desktop Publisher Salary by Experience Level in Montserrat

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 desktop publisher 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 Desktop Publisher in Montserrat that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 10,320 XCD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Desktop Publisher salary would increase to 11,360 XCD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Desktop Publisher, the average salary would be 16,340 XCD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 21,400 XCD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Desktop Publisher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 22,420 XCD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Desktop Publisher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 23,080 XCD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
10,320 XCD
2-5 Years +42%
11,360 XCD
5-10 Years +32%
16,340 XCD
10-15 Years +23%
21,400 XCD
15-20 Years +6%
22,420 XCD
20+ Years +10%
23,080 XCD

Desktop Publisher Salary by Education Level in Montserrat

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 Desktop Publisher in Montserrat 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 Desktop Publisher in Montserrat with a high school education can earn an average salary of 10,000 XCD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Desktop Publisher in Montserrat with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 13,900 XCD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Desktop Publisher in Montserrat with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 18,900 XCD.

  • Master's Degree. A Desktop Publisher in Montserrat with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 22,340 XCD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
10,000 XCD
Certificate or Diploma +16%
13,900 XCD
Bachelor's Degree +46%
18,900 XCD
Master's Degree +23%
22,340 XCD

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 Montserrat is around 13,600 to 40,700 XCD 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.

Desktop Publisher 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 Montserrat, a male desktop publisher will earn an average of 18,780 XCD, while a female desktop publisher will earn around 14,140 XCD.

This means that a male desktop publisher earns approximately 33% more than a female desktop publisher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Montserrat

Male
18,780 XCD
Female -33%
14,140 XCD

Desktop Publisher Average Pay Raise in Montserrat

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 Desktop Publisher in Montserrat is around 6% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Montserrat 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 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Desktop Publisher in Montserrat can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Montserrat for 2024

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

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%

Desktop Publisher Bonus and Incentive Rates in Montserrat

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 Desktop Publisher is a low bonus based job, with 13% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

87% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
13%
No Bonus
87%

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 Montserrat earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,540 XCD
Private Sector -10%
31,400 XCD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Desktop Publisher

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Desktop Publisher in Montserrat.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,340 XCD
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 39,800 XCD
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,940 XCD
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,540 XCD
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,940 XCD
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,540 XCD
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,840 XCD
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,380 XCD
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,240 XCD
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,200 XCD
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,280 XCD
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,980 XCD
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,520 XCD
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,160 XCD
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,480 XCD
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,360 XCD
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,220 XCD
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,300 XCD
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,940 XCD
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,980 XCD
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,380 XCD
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,020 XCD
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,980 XCD
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,220 XCD
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,380 XCD
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,400 XCD
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,940 XCD
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,220 XCD
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,780 XCD
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 33,520 XCD
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,560 XCD
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 36,720 XCD
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,340 XCD
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,220 XCD
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 43,480 XCD
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 56,060 XCD
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,340 XCD
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,020 XCD
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,800 XCD
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 33,520 XCD
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,720 XCD
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,380 XCD
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,220 XCD
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,540 XCD
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,060 XCD
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,720 XCD
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,360 XCD
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,760 XCD
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,900 XCD
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,760 XCD
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,680 XCD
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,480 XCD
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,180 XCD
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,080 XCD
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,640 XCD
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,800 XCD
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,740 XCD
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,320 XCD
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,800 XCD
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,400 XCD
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,900 XCD
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,920 XCD
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,340 XCD
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,620 XCD
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,580 XCD
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 49,200 XCD
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,560 XCD
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,940 XCD
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,480 XCD
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,900 XCD
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,040 XCD
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,040 XCD
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,660 XCD
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,920 XCD
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,420 XCD
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,940 XCD

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