Average Editorial Assistant Salary in Somalia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Editorial Assistant salary for 2024 in Somalia 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 Somali shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the SOS currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does an Editorial Assistant Make in Somalia?

An Editorial Assistant working in Somalia will typically earn around 1,570,900 SOS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 851,200 SOS to the highest average salary of 2,374,400 SOS.

Average Annual Salary
1,570,900 SOS
Average Monthly Salary
130,908 SOS

Lowest Annual Salary
851,200 SOS
Lowest Monthly Salary
70,933 SOS

Highest Annual Salary
2,374,400 SOS
Highest Monthly Salary
197,866 SOS

These are average salaries for an Editorial Assistant in Somalia 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 Somalia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Editorial Assistant can earn between 851,200 SOS and 2,374,400 SOS on average in Somalia. 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 Somalia is 1,450,700 SOS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,450,700 SOS, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,450,700 SOS.

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 Somalia, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,035,500 SOS while 75% of the population earn more than 1,035,500 SOS.

75% of the population earn less than 1,765,300 SOS, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,765,300 SOS.

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 Somalia

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 Somalia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 988,600 SOS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Editorial Assistant salary would increase to 1,249,900 SOS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Editorial Assistant, the average salary would be 1,645,600 SOS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,930,500 SOS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Editorial Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,136,200 SOS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Editorial Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,281,800 SOS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
988,600 SOS
2-5 Years +26%
1,249,900 SOS
5-10 Years +32%
1,645,600 SOS
10-15 Years +18%
1,930,500 SOS
15-20 Years +11%
2,136,200 SOS
20+ Years +6%
2,281,800 SOS

Editorial Assistant Salary by Education Level in Somalia

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 Somalia 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 Somalia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 1,249,900 SOS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Editorial Assistant in Somalia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,703,200 SOS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Editorial Assistant in Somalia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,197,700 SOS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
1,249,900 SOS
Certificate or Diploma +37%
1,703,200 SOS
Bachelor's Degree +29%
2,197,700 SOS

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 Somalia is around 1,300,000 to 3,890,000 SOS 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 Somalia, a male editorial assistant will earn an average of 1,487,200 SOS, while a female editorial assistant will earn around 1,632,100 SOS.

This means that a male editorial assistant earns approximately 9% less than a female editorial assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Somalia

Male
1,487,200 SOS
Female +9%
1,632,100 SOS

Editorial Assistant Average Pay Raise in Somalia

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 Somalia is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Somalia is around 5% every 28 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 = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that an Editorial Assistant in Somalia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Somalia for 2024

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

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

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Editorial Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Somalia

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 7% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

93% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
7%
No Bonus
93%

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 Somalia earn approximately 18% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
3,299,800 SOS
Private Sector -18%
2,794,600 SOS

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 Somalia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,711,900 SOS
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,629,100 SOS
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,314,800 SOS
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,773,700 SOS
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,846,200 SOS
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,706,100 SOS
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,928,100 SOS
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,659,400 SOS
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,553,500 SOS
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,118,900 SOS
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,934,900 SOS
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,447,200 SOS
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,038,500 SOS
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,868,600 SOS
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,716,600 SOS
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,469,900 SOS
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,622,400 SOS
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,930,500 SOS
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,765,300 SOS
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,662,900 SOS
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,013,500 SOS
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,239,400 SOS
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,447,200 SOS
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 SOS
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,162,800 SOS
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,144,700 SOS
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,819,600 SOS
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,508,300 SOS
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,061,300 SOS
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,846,200 SOS
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,854,700 SOS
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,942,700 SOS
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,146,100 SOS
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,800,200 SOS
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,800,200 SOS
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,469,900 SOS
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,896,700 SOS
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,956,800 SOS
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,621,400 SOS
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,850,500 SOS
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,641,300 SOS
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,586,300 SOS
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,860,800 SOS
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,739,800 SOS
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,326,200 SOS
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,232,400 SOS
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,029,900 SOS
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,461,900 SOS
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,893,600 SOS
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,942,700 SOS
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,942,700 SOS
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,579,200 SOS
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,124,400 SOS
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,593,900 SOS
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,432,600 SOS
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,716,600 SOS
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,633,100 SOS
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,896,700 SOS
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,495,600 SOS
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,543,000 SOS
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,765,300 SOS
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,056,200 SOS
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,668,900 SOS
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,085,500 SOS
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,362,300 SOS
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,447,200 SOS
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,440,700 SOS
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,476,700 SOS
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,765,300 SOS
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,555,200 SOS
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,688,800 SOS
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,173,000 SOS
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,773,700 SOS
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,543,000 SOS
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,629,100 SOS

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