Average Director of Photography Salary in Philippines for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Director of Photography salary for 2024 in Philippines 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 Philippine peso. To keep things simple, we are using the PHP currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฑ.

How Much Does a Director of Photography Make in Philippines?

A Director of Photography working in Philippines will typically earn around 516,100 PHP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 237,400 PHP to the highest average salary of 816,900 PHP.

Average Annual Salary
516,100 PHP
Average Monthly Salary
43,008 PHP

Lowest Annual Salary
237,400 PHP
Lowest Monthly Salary
19,783 PHP

Highest Annual Salary
816,900 PHP
Highest Monthly Salary
68,075 PHP

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

Director of Photography 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 Director of Photography Salaries in Philippines

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Director of Photography can earn between 237,400 PHP and 816,900 PHP on average in Philippines. 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 Director of Photography in Philippines is 555,800 PHP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 555,800 PHP, and 50% of the population earn more than 555,800 PHP.

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 Director of Photography salary in Philippines, 25% of the population are earning less than 357,300 PHP while 75% of the population earn more than 357,300 PHP.

75% of the population earn less than 743,100 PHP, and 25% of the population earn more than 743,100 PHP.

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.

Director of Photography Salary by Experience Level in Philippines

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 director of photography 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 Director of Photography in Philippines that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 268,900 PHP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Director of Photography salary would increase to 359,900 PHP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Director of Photography, the average salary would be 529,600 PHP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 648,200 PHP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Director of Photography with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 706,200 PHP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Director of Photography with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 762,400 PHP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
268,900 PHP
2-5 Years +34%
359,900 PHP
5-10 Years +48%
529,600 PHP
10-15 Years +22%
648,200 PHP
15-20 Years +9%
706,200 PHP
20+ Years +8%
762,400 PHP

Director of Photography Salary by Education Level in Philippines

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 Director of Photography in Philippines 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 Director of Photography in Philippines with a high school education can earn an average salary of 330,700 PHP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Director of Photography in Philippines with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 386,400 PHP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Director of Photography in Philippines with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 563,000 PHP.

  • Master's Degree. A Director of Photography in Philippines with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 735,200 PHP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
330,700 PHP
Certificate or Diploma +18%
386,400 PHP
Bachelor's Degree +45%
563,000 PHP
Master's Degree +31%
735,200 PHP

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 Philippines is around 223,000 to 669,000 PHP 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.

Director of Photography 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 Philippines, a male director of photography will earn an average of 547,800 PHP, while a female director of photography will earn around 480,600 PHP.

This means that a male director of photography earns approximately 14% more than a female director of photography for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Philippines

Male
547,800 PHP
Female -14%
480,600 PHP

Director of Photography Average Pay Raise in Philippines

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 Director of Photography in Philippines is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Philippines is around 8% every 18 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Director of Photography in Philippines can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Philippines for 2024

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

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

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

Director of Photography Bonus and Incentive Rates in Philippines

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 Director of Photography is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

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 Philippines earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
563,300 PHP
Private Sector -12%
504,300 PHP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Director of Photography

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Director of Photography in Philippines.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 447,300 PHP
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 424,900 PHP
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 399,900 PHP
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 454,300 PHP
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 313,700 PHP
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 626,800 PHP
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 471,700 PHP
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 600,000 PHP
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 576,500 PHP
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 501,400 PHP
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 669,100 PHP
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 424,900 PHP
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,900 PHP
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 467,700 PHP
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,300 PHP
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 590,200 PHP
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 641,900 PHP
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 317,700 PHP
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,800 PHP
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 454,900 PHP
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 510,200 PHP
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 548,800 PHP
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 420,100 PHP
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 245,300 PHP
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 688,900 PHP
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 518,300 PHP
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 460,500 PHP
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 437,900 PHP
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 309,800 PHP
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,500 PHP
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 460,500 PHP
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 315,700 PHP
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 352,000 PHP
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 299,500 PHP
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 307,400 PHP
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 571,300 PHP
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,500 PHP
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 860,300 PHP
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,200 PHP
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 633,100 PHP
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 464,400 PHP
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 610,100 PHP
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 807,900 PHP
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 762,400 PHP
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 918,600 PHP
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 888,400 PHP
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 844,100 PHP
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 926,000 PHP
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 485,200 PHP
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 315,900 PHP
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 340,400 PHP
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 454,900 PHP
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 361,500 PHP
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 450,300 PHP
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 580,600 PHP
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,300 PHP
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 794,900 PHP
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,900 PHP
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 433,800 PHP
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 442,300 PHP
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 297,000 PHP
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 670,600 PHP
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 267,100 PHP
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 531,700 PHP
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 PHP
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 424,300 PHP
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 PHP
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 257,700 PHP
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 305,600 PHP
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 943,800 PHP
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 431,300 PHP
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 377,200 PHP
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 491,000 PHP
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 425,100 PHP
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 451,000 PHP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Antipolo 555,800 PHP
Cagayan de Oro 510,000 PHP
Cebu 574,200 PHP
Dasmarinas 483,800 PHP
Davao 566,900 PHP
Kalookan 559,000 PHP
Las Pinas 478,000 PHP
Makati 492,700 PHP
Manila 606,400 PHP
Paranaque 524,300 PHP
Pasig 519,300 PHP
Quezon City 588,500 PHP
Taguig 565,100 PHP
Valenzuela 489,500 PHP

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