Average Graphic Designer Salary in Maldives for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Graphic Designer salary for 2024 in Maldives 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 Maldivian rufiyaa. To keep things simple, we are using the MVR currency code instead of the currency symbol .Þƒ.

How Much Does a Graphic Designer Make in Maldives?

A Graphic Designer working in Maldives will typically earn around 151,800 MVR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 69,580 MVR to the highest average salary of 239,000 MVR.

Average Annual Salary
151,800 MVR
Average Monthly Salary
12,650 MVR

Lowest Annual Salary
69,580 MVR
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,798 MVR

Highest Annual Salary
239,000 MVR
Highest Monthly Salary
19,916 MVR

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

Graphic Designer 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 Graphic Designer Salaries in Maldives

So we've looked at the average salaries a Graphic Designer will earn in Maldives. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Graphic Designer can earn between 69,580 MVR and 239,000 MVR on average in Maldives. 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 Graphic Designer in Maldives is 161,300 MVR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 161,300 MVR, and 50% of the population earn more than 161,300 MVR.

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 Graphic Designer salary in Maldives, 25% of the population are earning less than 105,080 MVR while 75% of the population earn more than 105,080 MVR.

75% of the population earn less than 215,100 MVR, and 25% of the population earn more than 215,100 MVR.

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.

Graphic Designer Salary by Experience Level in Maldives

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 graphic designer 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 Graphic Designer in Maldives that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 77,120 MVR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Graphic Designer salary would increase to 104,900 MVR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Graphic Designer, the average salary would be 154,700 MVR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 189,300 MVR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Graphic Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 204,000 MVR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Graphic Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 222,300 MVR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
77,120 MVR
2-5 Years +34%
104,900 MVR
5-10 Years +48%
154,700 MVR
10-15 Years +22%
189,300 MVR
15-20 Years +9%
204,000 MVR
20+ Years +8%
222,300 MVR

Graphic Designer Salary by Education Level in Maldives

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 Graphic Designer in Maldives 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 Graphic Designer in Maldives with a high school education can earn an average salary of 94,380 MVR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Graphic Designer in Maldives with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 112,000 MVR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Graphic Designer in Maldives with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 161,600 MVR.

  • Master's Degree. A Graphic Designer in Maldives with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 214,000 MVR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
94,380 MVR
Certificate or Diploma +18%
112,000 MVR
Bachelor's Degree +45%
161,600 MVR
Master's Degree +31%
214,000 MVR

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 Maldives is around 95,600 to 287,000 MVR 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.

Graphic Designer 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 Maldives, a male graphic designer will earn an average of 161,300 MVR, while a female graphic designer will earn around 139,100 MVR.

This means that a male graphic designer earns approximately 16% more than a female graphic designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Maldives

Male
161,300 MVR
Female -16%
139,100 MVR

Graphic Designer Average Pay Raise in Maldives

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 Graphic Designer in Maldives is around 6% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Maldives 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 Graphic Designer in Maldives can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Maldives for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Graphic Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Maldives

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 Graphic Designer is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Maldives earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
237,400 MVR
Private Sector -8%
218,900 MVR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Graphic Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Graphic Designer in Maldives.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 251,500 MVR
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 294,700 MVR
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 143,200 MVR
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 383,300 MVR
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 190,500 MVR
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 357,700 MVR
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 365,400 MVR
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 394,500 MVR
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 238,900 MVR
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 212,500 MVR
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 MVR
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 217,900 MVR
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 232,400 MVR
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 200,000 MVR
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 138,200 MVR
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 175,900 MVR
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 138,200 MVR
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 163,800 MVR
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 130,400 MVR
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 245,300 MVR
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 152,000 MVR
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 164,200 MVR
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 136,200 MVR
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 MVR
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 254,800 MVR
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 161,300 MVR
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 180,500 MVR
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 222,300 MVR
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 139,100 MVR
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 112,660 MVR
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 233,600 MVR
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 281,500 MVR
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 297,000 MVR
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 401,300 MVR
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 221,500 MVR
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 290,800 MVR
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 386,400 MVR
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 378,300 MVR
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 180,500 MVR
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 MVR
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 233,900 MVR
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 117,380 MVR
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 143,200 MVR
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 MVR
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 138,800 MVR
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 197,600 MVR
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 265,000 MVR
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 136,100 MVR
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 139,100 MVR
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 115,260 MVR
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 190,500 MVR
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 228,000 MVR
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 183,600 MVR
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 MVR
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 315,900 MVR
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 301,300 MVR
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 265,000 MVR
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 305,600 MVR
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 181,600 MVR
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 148,300 MVR
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 139,100 MVR
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 125,700 MVR
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 225,300 MVR
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 257,700 MVR
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 384,200 MVR
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 377,200 MVR
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 163,800 MVR
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 161,300 MVR
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 283,400 MVR
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 288,700 MVR
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 288,700 MVR
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 308,300 MVR
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,000 MVR
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 101,860 MVR
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 164,200 MVR
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 134,600 MVR

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