Average Media Equipment Operator Salary in Brazil for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Equipment Operator salary for 2024 in Brazil 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 Brazilian real. To keep things simple, we are using the BRL currency code instead of the currency symbol R$.

How Much Does a Media Equipment Operator Make in Brazil?

A Media Equipment Operator working in Brazil will typically earn around 51,340 BRL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 26,500 BRL to the highest average salary of 80,920 BRL.

Average Annual Salary
51,340 BRL
Average Monthly Salary
4,278 BRL

Lowest Annual Salary
26,500 BRL
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,208 BRL

Highest Annual Salary
80,920 BRL
Highest Monthly Salary
6,743 BRL

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

Media Equipment Operator 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 Media Equipment Operator Salaries in Brazil

So we've looked at the average salaries a Media Equipment Operator will earn in Brazil. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Equipment Operator can earn between 26,500 BRL and 80,920 BRL on average in Brazil. 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 Media Equipment Operator in Brazil is 48,300 BRL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 48,300 BRL, and 50% of the population earn more than 48,300 BRL.

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 Media Equipment Operator salary in Brazil, 25% of the population are earning less than 34,960 BRL while 75% of the population earn more than 34,960 BRL.

75% of the population earn less than 61,840 BRL, and 25% of the population earn more than 61,840 BRL.

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.

Media Equipment Operator Salary by Experience Level in Brazil

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 media equipment operator 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 Media Equipment Operator in Brazil that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 31,400 BRL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Equipment Operator salary would increase to 42,460 BRL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Equipment Operator, the average salary would be 51,900 BRL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 64,180 BRL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Equipment Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 72,180 BRL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Equipment Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 73,800 BRL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
31,400 BRL
2-5 Years +34%
42,460 BRL
5-10 Years +30%
51,900 BRL
10-15 Years +21%
64,180 BRL
15-20 Years +9%
72,180 BRL
20+ Years +5%
73,800 BRL

Media Equipment Operator Salary by Education Level in Brazil

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 Media Equipment Operator in Brazil 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 Media Equipment Operator in Brazil with a high school education can earn an average salary of 35,260 BRL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Equipment Operator in Brazil with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 50,180 BRL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Equipment Operator in Brazil with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 70,600 BRL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
35,260 BRL
Certificate or Diploma +43%
50,180 BRL
Bachelor's Degree +38%
70,600 BRL

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 Brazil is around 42,800 to 128,000 BRL 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.

Media Equipment Operator 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 Brazil, a male media equipment operator will earn an average of 53,320 BRL, while a female media equipment operator will earn around 50,020 BRL.

This means that a male media equipment operator earns approximately 7% more than a female media equipment operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brazil

Male
53,320 BRL
Female -7%
50,020 BRL

Media Equipment Operator Average Pay Raise in Brazil

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 Media Equipment Operator in Brazil is around 12% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Brazil is around 9% every 16 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 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Media Equipment Operator in Brazil can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Brazil for 2024

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

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

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Media Equipment Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brazil

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 Media Equipment Operator is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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

Public Sector
106,500 BRL
Private Sector -7%
99,460 BRL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Equipment Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Equipment Operator in Brazil.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 92,720 BRL
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,480 BRL
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 76,280 BRL
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,020 BRL
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,280 BRL
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 BRL
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,340 BRL
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,860 BRL
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 BRL
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,060 BRL
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 BRL
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,060 BRL
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,760 BRL
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,600 BRL
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,320 BRL
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,920 BRL
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 BRL
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,720 BRL
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,180 BRL
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,100 BRL
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,840 BRL
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,820 BRL
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,100 BRL
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,560 BRL
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 BRL
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,140 BRL
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,180 BRL
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,480 BRL
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,000 BRL
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,180 BRL
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,100 BRL
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,980 BRL
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,140 BRL
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,260 BRL
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,840 BRL
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,340 BRL
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,600 BRL
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,760 BRL
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 BRL
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 BRL
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,560 BRL
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 BRL
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 BRL
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,400 BRL
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 185,100 BRL
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 BRL
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,300 BRL
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 176,800 BRL
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,840 BRL
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,820 BRL
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,140 BRL
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,040 BRL
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 71,400 BRL
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,800 BRL
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 BRL
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,520 BRL
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 150,000 BRL
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 62,860 BRL
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,800 BRL
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,480 BRL
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,580 BRL
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 BRL
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,460 BRL
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,220 BRL
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,400 BRL
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,800 BRL
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,640 BRL
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,660 BRL
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,080 BRL
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 BRL
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,580 BRL
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,700 BRL
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,340 BRL
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,780 BRL
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,120 BRL

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Aracaju 49,820 BRL
Belem 52,300 BRL
Belo Horizonte 55,840 BRL
Brasilia 58,800 BRL
Campinas 56,100 BRL
Cuiaba 48,920 BRL
Curitiba 56,060 BRL
Fortaleza 57,320 BRL
Goiania 55,580 BRL
Joao Pessoa 50,540 BRL
Londrina 52,460 BRL
Macapa 48,160 BRL
Maceio 52,300 BRL
Manaus 57,360 BRL
Maringa 45,000 BRL
Natal 52,820 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro 45,720 BRL
Porto Alegre 54,280 BRL
Recife 56,460 BRL
Rio de Janeiro 62,100 BRL
Salvador 57,900 BRL
Santos 46,980 BRL
Sao Luis 51,340 BRL
Sao Paulo 58,860 BRL
Teresina 51,080 BRL
Vale do Aco 50,080 BRL
Vitoria 47,400 BRL

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