Average Media Planner Salary in Eritrea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Planner salary for 2024 in Eritrea 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 Eritrean nakfa. To keep things simple, we are using the ERN currency code instead of the currency symbol Nfk.

How Much Does a Media Planner Make in Eritrea?

A Media Planner working in Eritrea will typically earn around 68,580 ERN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 35,300 ERN to the highest average salary of 106,740 ERN.

Average Annual Salary
68,580 ERN
Average Monthly Salary
5,715 ERN

Lowest Annual Salary
35,300 ERN
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,941 ERN

Highest Annual Salary
106,740 ERN
Highest Monthly Salary
8,895 ERN

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

Media Planner 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 Planner Salaries in Eritrea

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Planner can earn between 35,300 ERN and 106,740 ERN on average in Eritrea. 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 Planner in Eritrea is 66,260 ERN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 66,260 ERN, and 50% of the population earn more than 66,260 ERN.

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 Planner salary in Eritrea, 25% of the population are earning less than 47,540 ERN while 75% of the population earn more than 47,540 ERN.

75% of the population earn less than 83,060 ERN, and 25% of the population earn more than 83,060 ERN.

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 Planner Salary by Experience Level in Eritrea

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 planner 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 Planner in Eritrea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 40,420 ERN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Planner salary would increase to 51,100 ERN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Planner, the average salary would be 70,700 ERN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 83,900 ERN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Planner with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 91,840 ERN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Planner with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 100,280 ERN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
40,420 ERN
2-5 Years +31%
51,100 ERN
5-10 Years +40%
70,700 ERN
10-15 Years +20%
83,900 ERN
15-20 Years +9%
91,840 ERN
20+ Years +8%
100,280 ERN

Media Planner Salary by Education Level in Eritrea

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 Planner in Eritrea 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 Planner in Eritrea with a high school education can earn an average salary of 48,200 ERN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Planner in Eritrea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 54,180 ERN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Planner in Eritrea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 77,400 ERN.

  • Master's Degree. A Media Planner in Eritrea with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 98,440 ERN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
48,200 ERN
Certificate or Diploma +15%
54,180 ERN
Bachelor's Degree +41%
77,400 ERN
Master's Degree +29%
98,440 ERN

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 Eritrea is around 34,200 to 103,000 ERN 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 Planner 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 Eritrea, a male media planner will earn an average of 61,760 ERN, while a female media planner will earn around 73,100 ERN.

This means that a male media planner earns approximately 16% less than a female media planner for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Eritrea

Male
61,760 ERN
Female +16%
73,100 ERN

Media Planner Average Pay Raise in Eritrea

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 Planner in Eritrea is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Eritrea 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 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Media Planner in Eritrea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Eritrea for 2024

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

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

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Media Planner Bonus and Incentive Rates in Eritrea

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 Planner is a low bonus based job, with 36% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

64% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
36%
No Bonus
64%

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 Eritrea earn approximately 24% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
90,540 ERN
Private Sector -24%
72,740 ERN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Planner

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Planner in Eritrea.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 89,980 ERN
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 99,220 ERN
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 46,880 ERN
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 128,900 ERN
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 61,760 ERN
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 125,100 ERN
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 134,600 ERN
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 142,300 ERN
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 83,760 ERN
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 72,700 ERN
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 59,380 ERN
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 77,620 ERN
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 78,480 ERN
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 64,720 ERN
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 45,580 ERN
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 66,020 ERN
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,540 ERN
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,940 ERN
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,740 ERN
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 85,080 ERN
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,180 ERN
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 59,240 ERN
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 45,720 ERN
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 58,280 ERN
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 88,620 ERN
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,600 ERN
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,820 ERN
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 80,540 ERN
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,540 ERN
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,880 ERN
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 82,480 ERN
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 103,200 ERN
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 97,060 ERN
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 136,200 ERN
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 77,400 ERN
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 106,780 ERN
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 124,400 ERN
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 134,600 ERN
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 60,600 ERN
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 64,040 ERN
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 80,520 ERN
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,320 ERN
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,560 ERN
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 59,660 ERN
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,640 ERN
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,120 ERN
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 66,140 ERN
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 86,420 ERN
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 46,280 ERN
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 47,400 ERN
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,320 ERN
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 63,700 ERN
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 88,580 ERN
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 58,440 ERN
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 102,960 ERN
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 105,940 ERN
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 86,520 ERN
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 103,200 ERN
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 58,240 ERN
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,760 ERN
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 47,400 ERN
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,720 ERN
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 78,620 ERN
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 83,640 ERN
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 128,900 ERN
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 128,500 ERN
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,860 ERN
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,940 ERN
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 99,080 ERN
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 105,620 ERN
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 97,460 ERN
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 97,300 ERN
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 80,060 ERN
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 36,800 ERN
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,860 ERN
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,560 ERN

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