Average Editorial Assistant Salary in Egypt for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Editorial Assistant salary for 2024 in Egypt 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 Egyptian pound. To keep things simple, we are using the EGP currency code instead of the currency symbol £.

How Much Does an Editorial Assistant Make in Egypt?

An Editorial Assistant working in Egypt will typically earn around 53,840 EGP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 25,720 EGP to the highest average salary of 80,280 EGP.

Average Annual Salary
53,840 EGP
Average Monthly Salary
4,486 EGP

Lowest Annual Salary
25,720 EGP
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,143 EGP

Highest Annual Salary
80,280 EGP
Highest Monthly Salary
6,690 EGP

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

Editorial Assistant 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 Editorial Assistant Salaries in Egypt

So we've looked at the average salaries an Editorial Assistant will earn in Egypt. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Editorial Assistant can earn between 25,720 EGP and 80,280 EGP on average in Egypt. 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 an Editorial Assistant in Egypt is 53,840 EGP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 53,840 EGP, and 50% of the population earn more than 53,840 EGP.

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 Editorial Assistant salary in Egypt, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,160 EGP while 75% of the population earn more than 36,160 EGP.

75% of the population earn less than 67,360 EGP, and 25% of the population earn more than 67,360 EGP.

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.

Editorial Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Egypt

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 editorial assistant 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. An Editorial Assistant in Egypt that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 32,200 EGP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Editorial Assistant salary would increase to 42,320 EGP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Editorial Assistant, the average salary would be 55,580 EGP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 66,680 EGP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Editorial Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 73,260 EGP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Editorial Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 76,440 EGP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
32,200 EGP
2-5 Years +32%
42,320 EGP
5-10 Years +34%
55,580 EGP
10-15 Years +19%
66,680 EGP
15-20 Years +8%
73,260 EGP
20+ Years +7%
76,440 EGP

Editorial Assistant Salary by Education Level in Egypt

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 an Editorial Assistant in Egypt based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Editorial Assistant in Egypt with a high school education can earn an average salary of 42,320 EGP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Editorial Assistant in Egypt with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 60,400 EGP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Editorial Assistant in Egypt with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 71,400 EGP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
42,320 EGP
Certificate or Diploma +40%
60,400 EGP
Bachelor's Degree +25%
71,400 EGP

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 Egypt is around 46,000 to 138,000 EGP 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.

Editorial Assistant 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 Egypt, a male editorial assistant will earn an average of 51,100 EGP, while a female editorial assistant will earn around 52,880 EGP.

This means that a male editorial assistant earns approximately 3% less than a female editorial assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Egypt

Male
51,100 EGP
Female +3%
52,880 EGP

Editorial Assistant Average Pay Raise in Egypt

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 an Editorial Assistant in Egypt is around 12% every 16 months.

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

What this means is that an Editorial Assistant in Egypt can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Egypt for 2024

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

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%

Editorial Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt

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.

An Editorial Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Egypt earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
114,380 EGP
Private Sector -7%
106,600 EGP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Editorial Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Editorial Assistant in Egypt.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,780 EGP
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,060 EGP
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,020 EGP
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 100,580 EGP
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,000 EGP
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 EGP
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,900 EGP
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 EGP
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 EGP
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,680 EGP
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 EGP
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,100 EGP
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 EGP
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,380 EGP
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,380 EGP
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 EGP
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 EGP
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,040 EGP
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,520 EGP
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,340 EGP
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,160 EGP
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,440 EGP
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,040 EGP
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,460 EGP
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 EGP
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,440 EGP
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,820 EGP
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,280 EGP
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,020 EGP
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,840 EGP
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,720 EGP
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 68,900 EGP
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,980 EGP
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,780 EGP
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,920 EGP
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,860 EGP
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,940 EGP
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 EGP
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,180 EGP
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 137,400 EGP
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,460 EGP
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 EGP
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 EGP
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,500 EGP
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 191,600 EGP
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 187,300 EGP
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 174,000 EGP
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 197,600 EGP
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,120 EGP
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,200 EGP
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,540 EGP
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,540 EGP
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,500 EGP
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,900 EGP
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 EGP
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,040 EGP
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 EGP
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,300 EGP
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,300 EGP
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,580 EGP
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,160 EGP
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 EGP
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,000 EGP
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,980 EGP
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,020 EGP
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,600 EGP
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 EGP
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,020 EGP
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,040 EGP
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 EGP
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,560 EGP
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,620 EGP
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,400 EGP
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,840 EGP
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,600 EGP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Alexandria 54,560 EGP
Cairo 63,500 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh 51,400 EGP

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