Average Media Relation Executive Salary in Georgia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Relation Executive salary for 2024 in Georgia 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 lari. To keep things simple, we are using the GEL currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚พ.

How Much Does a Media Relation Executive Make in Georgia?

A Media Relation Executive working in Georgia will typically earn around 128,900 GEL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 69,240 GEL to the highest average salary of 200,000 GEL.

Average Annual Salary
128,900 GEL
Average Monthly Salary
10,741 GEL

Lowest Annual Salary
69,240 GEL
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,770 GEL

Highest Annual Salary
200,000 GEL
Highest Monthly Salary
16,666 GEL

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

Media Relation Executive 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 Relation Executive Salaries in Georgia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Relation Executive can earn between 69,240 GEL and 200,000 GEL on average in Georgia. 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 Relation Executive in Georgia is 127,700 GEL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 127,700 GEL, and 50% of the population earn more than 127,700 GEL.

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 Relation Executive salary in Georgia, 25% of the population are earning less than 86,420 GEL while 75% of the population earn more than 86,420 GEL.

75% of the population earn less than 157,600 GEL, and 25% of the population earn more than 157,600 GEL.

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 Relation Executive Salary by Experience Level in Georgia

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 relation executive 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 Relation Executive in Georgia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 76,280 GEL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Relation Executive salary would increase to 105,080 GEL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Relation Executive, the average salary would be 136,100 GEL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 161,600 GEL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Relation Executive with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 180,300 GEL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Relation Executive with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 187,300 GEL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
76,280 GEL
2-5 Years +34%
105,080 GEL
5-10 Years +30%
136,100 GEL
10-15 Years +21%
161,600 GEL
15-20 Years +9%
180,300 GEL
20+ Years +5%
187,300 GEL

Media Relation Executive Salary by Education Level in Georgia

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 Relation Executive in Georgia 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 Relation Executive in Georgia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 92,720 GEL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Relation Executive in Georgia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 108,120 GEL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Relation Executive in Georgia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 151,800 GEL.

  • Master's Degree. A Media Relation Executive in Georgia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 181,600 GEL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
92,720 GEL
Certificate or Diploma +14%
108,120 GEL
Bachelor's Degree +41%
151,800 GEL
Master's Degree +21%
181,600 GEL

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 Georgia is around 33,700 to 101,000 GEL 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 Relation Executive 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 Georgia, a male media relation executive will earn an average of 136,200 GEL, while a female media relation executive will earn around 125,700 GEL.

This means that a male media relation executive earns approximately 8% more than a female media relation executive for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Georgia

Male
136,200 GEL
Female -8%
125,700 GEL

Media Relation Executive Average Pay Raise in Georgia

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 Relation Executive in Georgia is around 9% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Georgia 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 = ( 9 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 4%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Georgia for 2024

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

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

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Media Relation Executive Bonus and Incentive Rates in Georgia

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 Relation Executive 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 Georgia earn approximately 20% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
89,800 GEL
Private Sector -20%
74,940 GEL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Relation Executive

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Relation Executive in Georgia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 68,060 GEL
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,260 GEL
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,240 GEL
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,100 GEL
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,600 GEL
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,340 GEL
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,260 GEL
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,560 GEL
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,100 GEL
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,500 GEL
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,300 GEL
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,720 GEL
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,640 GEL
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,740 GEL
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,460 GEL
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,780 GEL
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,600 GEL
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 GEL
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,280 GEL
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,940 GEL
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,880 GEL
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 79,500 GEL
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,520 GEL
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,020 GEL
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,460 GEL
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,960 GEL
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,940 GEL
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,720 GEL
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,620 GEL
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,580 GEL
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,560 GEL
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,700 GEL
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,040 GEL
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,840 GEL
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,580 GEL
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,820 GEL
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,180 GEL
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,720 GEL
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 GEL
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,080 GEL
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,920 GEL
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,920 GEL
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,560 GEL
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,860 GEL
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,180 GEL
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 139,100 GEL
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 GEL
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 GEL
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,940 GEL
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,700 GEL
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,040 GEL
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,800 GEL
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,600 GEL
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,620 GEL
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,520 GEL
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,600 GEL
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,920 GEL
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,880 GEL
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,620 GEL
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,720 GEL
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,040 GEL
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,060 GEL
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,180 GEL
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,400 GEL
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,440 GEL
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,640 GEL
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,800 GEL
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,720 GEL
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,280 GEL
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 GEL
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,120 GEL
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,160 GEL
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,780 GEL
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,700 GEL
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,020 GEL

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Batumi 136,100 GEL
Tbilisi 146,200 GEL

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