Average Media Program Director Salary in Turkmenistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Program Director salary for 2024 in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan manat. To keep things simple, we are using the TMT currency code instead of the currency symbol m.

How Much Does a Media Program Director Make in Turkmenistan?

A Media Program Director working in Turkmenistan will typically earn around 107,960 TMT per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 53,660 TMT to the highest average salary of 169,000 TMT.

Average Annual Salary
107,960 TMT
Average Monthly Salary
8,996 TMT

Lowest Annual Salary
53,660 TMT
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,471 TMT

Highest Annual Salary
169,000 TMT
Highest Monthly Salary
14,083 TMT

These are average salaries for a Media Program Director in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Program Director can earn between 53,660 TMT and 169,000 TMT on average in Turkmenistan. 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 Turkmenistan is 111,240 TMT. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 111,240 TMT, and 50% of the population earn more than 111,240 TMT.

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 Turkmenistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 73,880 TMT while 75% of the population earn more than 73,880 TMT.

75% of the population earn less than 143,200 TMT, and 25% of the population earn more than 143,200 TMT.

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 Turkmenistan

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 Turkmenistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 63,500 TMT.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Program Director salary would increase to 79,500 TMT.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Program Director, the average salary would be 112,420 TMT.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 139,100 TMT.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Program Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 150,000 TMT.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Program Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 159,100 TMT.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
63,500 TMT
2-5 Years +29%
79,500 TMT
5-10 Years +38%
112,420 TMT
10-15 Years +24%
139,100 TMT
15-20 Years +7%
150,000 TMT
20+ Years +7%
159,100 TMT

Media Program Director Salary by Education Level in Turkmenistan

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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 77,100 TMT.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Program Director in Turkmenistan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 90,540 TMT.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Program Director in Turkmenistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 119,900 TMT.

  • Master's Degree. A Media Program Director in Turkmenistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 152,000 TMT.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
77,100 TMT
Certificate or Diploma +15%
90,540 TMT
Bachelor's Degree +35%
119,900 TMT
Master's Degree +26%
152,000 TMT

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 Turkmenistan is around 26,100 to 78,400 TMT 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 Turkmenistan, a male media program director will earn an average of 112,420 TMT, while a female media program director will earn around 102,620 TMT.

This means that a male media program director earns approximately 10% more than a female media program director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Turkmenistan

Male
112,420 TMT
Female -10%
102,620 TMT

Media Program Director Average Pay Raise in Turkmenistan

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 Turkmenistan is around 10% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Turkmenistan for 2024

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

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

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

Media Program Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Turkmenistan

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 65% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

35% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
65%
No Bonus
35%

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 Turkmenistan earn approximately 16% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
66,480 TMT
Private Sector -16%
57,320 TMT

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 Turkmenistan.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,320 TMT
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,580 TMT
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 TMT
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,900 TMT
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,700 TMT
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,640 TMT
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,380 TMT
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,500 TMT
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,400 TMT
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,460 TMT
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,280 TMT
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,620 TMT
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,980 TMT
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,240 TMT
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,260 TMT
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,540 TMT
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,540 TMT
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,620 TMT
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,380 TMT
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,660 TMT
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,380 TMT
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,260 TMT
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,200 TMT
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,020 TMT
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,240 TMT
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,080 TMT
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,440 TMT
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,820 TMT
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 TMT
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,700 TMT
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,200 TMT
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,820 TMT
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,340 TMT
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,260 TMT
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,720 TMT
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,000 TMT
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,540 TMT
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,640 TMT
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,300 TMT
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,120 TMT
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 79,360 TMT
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,160 TMT
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,400 TMT
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,440 TMT
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,340 TMT
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,080 TMT
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,620 TMT
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,640 TMT
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,920 TMT
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,400 TMT
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,040 TMT
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,460 TMT
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,080 TMT
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,620 TMT
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,720 TMT
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,160 TMT
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,540 TMT
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,780 TMT
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,760 TMT
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,020 TMT
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,200 TMT
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,780 TMT
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,940 TMT
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,760 TMT
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,460 TMT
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,020 TMT
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 29,840 TMT
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,940 TMT
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,360 TMT
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,560 TMT
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,900 TMT
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,260 TMT
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,460 TMT
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,340 TMT
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,940 TMT

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Asgabat 115,940 TMT

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