Average Media Relations Manager Salary in Croatia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Relations Manager salary for 2024 in Croatia 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 Croatian kuna. To keep things simple, we are using the HRK currency code instead of the currency symbol kn.

How Much Does a Media Relations Manager Make in Croatia?

A Media Relations Manager working in Croatia will typically earn around 294,300 HRK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 136,200 HRK to the highest average salary of 467,100 HRK.

Average Annual Salary
294,300 HRK
Average Monthly Salary
24,525 HRK

Lowest Annual Salary
136,200 HRK
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,350 HRK

Highest Annual Salary
467,100 HRK
Highest Monthly Salary
38,925 HRK

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

Media Relations Manager 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 Relations Manager Salaries in Croatia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Relations Manager can earn between 136,200 HRK and 467,100 HRK on average in Croatia. 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 Relations Manager in Croatia is 318,800 HRK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 318,800 HRK, and 50% of the population earn more than 318,800 HRK.

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 Relations Manager salary in Croatia, 25% of the population are earning less than 205,700 HRK while 75% of the population earn more than 205,700 HRK.

75% of the population earn less than 424,900 HRK, and 25% of the population earn more than 424,900 HRK.

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 Relations Manager Salary by Experience Level in Croatia

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 relations manager 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 Relations Manager in Croatia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 152,300 HRK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Relations Manager salary would increase to 204,000 HRK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Relations Manager, the average salary would be 301,700 HRK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 369,900 HRK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Relations Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 403,100 HRK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Relations Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 437,300 HRK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
152,300 HRK
2-5 Years +34%
204,000 HRK
5-10 Years +48%
301,700 HRK
10-15 Years +22%
369,900 HRK
15-20 Years +9%
403,100 HRK
20+ Years +8%
437,300 HRK

Media Relations Manager Salary by Education Level in Croatia

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 Relations Manager in Croatia 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 Relations Manager in Croatia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 189,300 HRK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Relations Manager in Croatia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 222,300 HRK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Relations Manager in Croatia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 320,500 HRK.

  • Master's Degree. A Media Relations Manager in Croatia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 420,100 HRK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
189,300 HRK
Certificate or Diploma +18%
222,300 HRK
Bachelor's Degree +45%
320,500 HRK
Master's Degree +31%
420,100 HRK

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 Croatia is around 74,200 to 223,000 HRK 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 Relations Manager 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 Croatia, a male media relations manager will earn an average of 307,400 HRK, while a female media relations manager will earn around 282,300 HRK.

This means that a male media relations manager earns approximately 9% more than a female media relations manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Croatia

Male
307,400 HRK
Female -9%
282,300 HRK

Media Relations Manager Average Pay Raise in Croatia

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 Relations Manager in Croatia is around 13% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Croatia is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 13 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Media Relations Manager in Croatia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Croatia for 2024

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

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

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

Media Relations Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Croatia

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 Relations Manager is a high bonus based job, with 85% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

15% 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
85%
No Bonus
15%

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 Croatia earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
187,500 HRK
Private Sector -9%
172,200 HRK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Relations Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Relations Manager in Croatia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 HRK
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 154,700 HRK
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 HRK
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,600 HRK
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,620 HRK
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 204,000 HRK
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 HRK
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 214,000 HRK
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 208,600 HRK
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 181,600 HRK
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,600 HRK
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 HRK
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 111,900 HRK
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 HRK
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,960 HRK
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 196,800 HRK
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 HRK
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 113,740 HRK
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,260 HRK
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 158,700 HRK
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 HRK
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 HRK
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 HRK
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,400 HRK
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 231,000 HRK
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,700 HRK
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,300 HRK
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 HRK
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 164,200 HRK
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,980 HRK
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,340 HRK
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 169,000 HRK
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 113,280 HRK
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 HRK
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,900 HRK
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,800 HRK
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 195,200 HRK
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,260 HRK
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 281,500 HRK
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,640 HRK
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 218,900 HRK
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 HRK
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,700 HRK
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 267,100 HRK
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,800 HRK
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,700 HRK
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 312,400 HRK
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,300 HRK
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 158,700 HRK
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,340 HRK
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 113,740 HRK
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,100 HRK
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 HRK
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 151,800 HRK
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 192,000 HRK
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,660 HRK
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 273,300 HRK
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,620 HRK
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 HRK
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 HRK
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,460 HRK
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,300 HRK
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,600 HRK
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 HRK
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 HRK
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 137,400 HRK
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,340 HRK
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,880 HRK
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,620 HRK
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,900 HRK
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 150,000 HRK
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 HRK
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 HRK
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 148,300 HRK
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 143,200 HRK

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Zadar 301,600 HRK
Zagreb 315,700 HRK

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