Average Editorial Assistant Salary in Venezuela for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Editorial Assistant salary for 2024 in Venezuela 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 Venezuelan bolívar soberano. To keep things simple, we are using the VES currency code instead of the currency symbol Bs.S..

How Much Does an Editorial Assistant Make in Venezuela?

An Editorial Assistant working in Venezuela will typically earn around 778,900 VES per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 388,100 VES to the highest average salary of 1,212,800 VES.

Average Annual Salary
778,900 VES
Average Monthly Salary
64,908 VES

Lowest Annual Salary
388,100 VES
Lowest Monthly Salary
32,341 VES

Highest Annual Salary
1,212,800 VES
Highest Monthly Salary
101,066 VES

These are average salaries for an Editorial Assistant in Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Editorial Assistant can earn between 388,100 VES and 1,212,800 VES on average in Venezuela. 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 Venezuela is 778,900 VES. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 778,900 VES, and 50% of the population earn more than 778,900 VES.

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 Venezuela, 25% of the population are earning less than 524,300 VES while 75% of the population earn more than 524,300 VES.

75% of the population earn less than 995,000 VES, and 25% of the population earn more than 995,000 VES.

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 Venezuela

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 Venezuela that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 466,900 VES.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Editorial Assistant salary would increase to 619,000 VES.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Editorial Assistant, the average salary would be 828,400 VES.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 986,700 VES.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Editorial Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,065,400 VES.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Editorial Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,141,000 VES.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
466,900 VES
2-5 Years +32%
619,000 VES
5-10 Years +34%
828,400 VES
10-15 Years +19%
986,700 VES
15-20 Years +8%
1,065,400 VES
20+ Years +7%
1,141,000 VES

Editorial Assistant Salary by Education Level in Venezuela

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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela with a high school education can earn an average salary of 619,000 VES.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Editorial Assistant in Venezuela with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 862,400 VES.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Editorial Assistant in Venezuela with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,078,200 VES.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
619,000 VES
Certificate or Diploma +40%
862,400 VES
Bachelor's Degree +25%
1,078,200 VES

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 Venezuela is around 662,000 to 1,990,000 VES 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 Venezuela, a male editorial assistant will earn an average of 757,300 VES, while a female editorial assistant will earn around 800,500 VES.

This means that a male editorial assistant earns approximately 5% less than a female editorial assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Venezuela

Male
757,300 VES
Female +5%
800,500 VES

Editorial Assistant Average Pay Raise in Venezuela

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 Venezuela is around 7% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Venezuela 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 = ( 7 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Editorial Assistant in Venezuela can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Venezuela for 2024

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

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 Venezuela

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 11% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

89% 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
11%
No Bonus
89%

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 Venezuela earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,655,500 VES
Private Sector -11%
1,487,200 VES

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 Venezuela.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 VES
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,320,500 VES
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,174,600 VES
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,369,700 VES
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 913,400 VES
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,835,700 VES
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,547,500 VES
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,882,700 VES
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,858,200 VES
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,583,700 VES
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,003,200 VES
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,224,800 VES
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,057,100 VES
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,537,500 VES
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 909,300 VES
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,716,600 VES
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,811,000 VES
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 986,700 VES
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 931,900 VES
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,320,500 VES
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,500,800 VES
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,606,100 VES
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,273,300 VES
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 751,700 VES
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,161,200 VES
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,621,400 VES
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,417,600 VES
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,296,900 VES
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,583,700 VES
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 956,200 VES
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 VES
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,023,000 VES
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,125,300 VES
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 949,600 VES
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 960,900 VES
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,825,000 VES
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,012,100 VES
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,485,800 VES
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 840,800 VES
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,065,400 VES
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 VES
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,870,400 VES
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,617,900 VES
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,401,300 VES
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,782,600 VES
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,653,700 VES
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,724,700 VES
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,819,600 VES
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,440,700 VES
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 988,600 VES
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,023,000 VES
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 VES
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,067,300 VES
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,369,700 VES
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,703,200 VES
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 902,100 VES
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,401,300 VES
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 954,900 VES
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,306,100 VES
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 VES
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 864,700 VES
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,065,400 VES
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 879,800 VES
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,668,900 VES
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,168,700 VES
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,283,600 VES
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 756,700 VES
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 735,200 VES
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 906,000 VES
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,868,600 VES
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,450,700 VES
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,106,000 VES
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,417,600 VES
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,306,100 VES
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,380,400 VES

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Barquisimeto 821,500 VES
Caracas 879,800 VES
Ciudad Guayana 751,700 VES
Maracaibo 824,800 VES

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