Average Media Program Director Salary in Lesotho for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Program Director salary for 2024 in Lesotho 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 Lesotho loti. To keep things simple, we are using the LSL currency code instead of the currency symbol L.

How Much Does a Media Program Director Make in Lesotho?

A Media Program Director working in Lesotho will typically earn around 239,300 LSL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 124,400 LSL to the highest average salary of 367,200 LSL.

Average Annual Salary
239,300 LSL
Average Monthly Salary
19,941 LSL

Lowest Annual Salary
124,400 LSL
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,366 LSL

Highest Annual Salary
367,200 LSL
Highest Monthly Salary
30,600 LSL

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

Media Program Director 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 Program Director Salaries in Lesotho

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Program Director can earn between 124,400 LSL and 367,200 LSL on average in Lesotho. 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 Program Director in Lesotho is 232,900 LSL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 232,900 LSL, and 50% of the population earn more than 232,900 LSL.

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 Program Director salary in Lesotho, 25% of the population are earning less than 159,500 LSL while 75% of the population earn more than 159,500 LSL.

75% of the population earn less than 286,400 LSL, and 25% of the population earn more than 286,400 LSL.

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 Program Director Salary by Experience Level in Lesotho

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 program director 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 Program Director in Lesotho that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 143,200 LSL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Program Director salary would increase to 192,000 LSL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Program Director, the average salary would be 247,800 LSL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 301,800 LSL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Program Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 327,300 LSL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Program Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 344,600 LSL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
143,200 LSL
2-5 Years +34%
192,000 LSL
5-10 Years +30%
247,800 LSL
10-15 Years +21%
301,800 LSL
15-20 Years +9%
327,300 LSL
20+ Years +5%
344,600 LSL

Media Program Director Salary by Education Level in Lesotho

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 Program Director in Lesotho 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 Program Director in Lesotho with a high school education can earn an average salary of 172,200 LSL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Program Director in Lesotho with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 196,800 LSL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Program Director in Lesotho with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 275,800 LSL.

  • Master's Degree. A Media Program Director in Lesotho with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 335,100 LSL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
172,200 LSL
Certificate or Diploma +14%
196,800 LSL
Bachelor's Degree +41%
275,800 LSL
Master's Degree +21%
335,100 LSL

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 Lesotho is around 58,700 to 176,000 LSL 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 Program Director 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 Lesotho, a male media program director will earn an average of 258,400 LSL, while a female media program director will earn around 231,000 LSL.

This means that a male media program director earns approximately 12% more than a female media program director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Lesotho

Male
258,400 LSL
Female -12%
231,000 LSL

Media Program Director Average Pay Raise in Lesotho

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 Program Director in Lesotho is around 10% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Lesotho 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 = ( 10 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Media Program Director in Lesotho can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Lesotho for 2024

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

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 Program Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Lesotho

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 Program Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 62% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

38% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
62%
No Bonus
38%

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 Lesotho earn approximately 13% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
152,000 LSL
Private Sector -13%
134,600 LSL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Program Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Program Director in Lesotho.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 LSL
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 LSL
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,080 LSL
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 LSL
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,280 LSL
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 LSL
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 LSL
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 176,800 LSL
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,500 LSL
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 139,100 LSL
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 187,500 LSL
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,560 LSL
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,540 LSL
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 LSL
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,560 LSL
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 LSL
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 LSL
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,260 LSL
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,840 LSL
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 LSL
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 146,200 LSL
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,000 LSL
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,820 LSL
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 LSL
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 185,100 LSL
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,100 LSL
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 LSL
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,920 LSL
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 LSL
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,760 LSL
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,760 LSL
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 LSL
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,780 LSL
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,440 LSL
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 85,760 LSL
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,340 LSL
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 LSL
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,300 LSL
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 LSL
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,880 LSL
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 LSL
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 LSL
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 169,000 LSL
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,600 LSL
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 209,700 LSL
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 246,200 LSL
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,900 LSL
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 253,400 LSL
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 LSL
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,980 LSL
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,780 LSL
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,600 LSL
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,860 LSL
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,860 LSL
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,300 LSL
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 82,920 LSL
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 204,000 LSL
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,620 LSL
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,940 LSL
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,700 LSL
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 79,600 LSL
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,700 LSL
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,940 LSL
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 150,000 LSL
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,340 LSL
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,700 LSL
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,440 LSL
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,680 LSL
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,840 LSL
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 LSL
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 LSL
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,080 LSL
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 LSL
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 LSL
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 LSL

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