Average Media Sales Executive Salary in Azerbaijan for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Media Sales Executive salary for 2026 in Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijani manat. To keep things simple, we are using the AZN currency code instead of the currency symbol .

How Much Does a Media Sales Executive Make in Azerbaijan?

A Media Sales Executive working in Azerbaijan will typically earn around 49,700 AZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 23,660 AZN to the highest average salary of 76,540 AZN.

Average Annual Salary49,700 AZN
Average Monthly Salary4,141 AZN
Average Lowest Salary23,660 AZN
Lowest Monthly Salary1,971 AZN
Average Highest Salary76,540 AZN
Highest Monthly Salary6,378 AZN

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

Media Sales 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 Sales Executive Salaries in Azerbaijan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Sales Executive can earn between 23,660 AZN and 76,540 AZN on average in Azerbaijan. 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 Sales Executive in Azerbaijan is 48,760 AZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 48,760 AZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 48,760 AZN.

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 Sales Executive salary in Azerbaijan, 25% of the population are earning less than 32,900 AZN while 75% of the population earn more than 32,900 AZN.

75% of the population earn less than 64,560 AZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 64,560 AZN.

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 Sales Executive Salary by Experience Level in Azerbaijan

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 Sales 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 Sales Executive in Azerbaijan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 26,400 AZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Sales Executive salary would increase to 37,740 AZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Sales Executive, the average salary would be 50,240 AZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 61,840 AZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Sales Executive with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 65,080 AZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Sales Executive with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 69,400 AZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
26,400 AZN
2-5 Years+29%
37,740 AZN
5-10 Years+38%
50,240 AZN
10-15 Years+24%
61,840 AZN
15-20 Years+7%
65,080 AZN
20+ Years+7%
69,400 AZN

Media Sales Executive Salary by Education Level in Azerbaijan

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 Sales Executive in Azerbaijan 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 Sales Executive in Azerbaijan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 34,280 AZN.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Sales Executive in Azerbaijan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 42,040 AZN.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Sales Executive in Azerbaijan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 52,880 AZN.
  • Master's Degree. A Media Sales Executive in Azerbaijan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 67,120 AZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
34,280 AZN
Certificate or Diploma+15%
42,040 AZN
Bachelor's Degree+35%
52,880 AZN
Master's Degree+26%
67,120 AZN

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 Azerbaijan is around 14,700 to 44,200 AZN 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 Sales 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 Azerbaijan, a male media sales executive will earn an average of 50,340 AZN, while a female media sales executive will earn around 44,780 AZN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Azerbaijan

Male-
50,340 AZN
Female-12%
44,780 AZN

Media Sales Executive Average Pay Raise in Azerbaijan

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 Sales Executive in Azerbaijan is around 11% every 21 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Azerbaijan is around 7% every 20 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 = ( 11 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Media Sales Executive in Azerbaijan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Azerbaijan for 2026

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

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 Sales Executive Bonus and Incentive Rates in Azerbaijan

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 Sales Executive is a high bonus based job, with 78% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

22% 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-
78%
No Bonus-
22%

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 Azerbaijan earn approximately 3% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
36,020 AZN
Private Sector-3%
34,980 AZN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Sales Executive

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
Advertising Account ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events38,620 AZN
Advertising Account ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events47,540 AZN
Advertising Account PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events22,420 AZN
Advertising CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events29,320 AZN
Advertising ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events60,180 AZN
Advertising Operations ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events60,160 AZN
Advertising Sales DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events59,940 AZN
Advertising Strategic PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events37,880 AZN
Advertising Team LeaderAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events34,380 AZN
Advertising and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events56,460 AZN
AnimatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,020 AZN
Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events34,280 AZN
Art ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events35,260 AZN
ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events30,220 AZN
ArtworkerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events21,020 AZN
Assistant Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events26,400 AZN
Audio EngineerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events26,080 AZN
Audio and Video Equipment TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events21,400 AZN
Audiosual TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events23,380 AZN
Broadcast AdministratorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events38,180 AZN
Catering SalesAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events21,980 AZN
Catering TrainerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events25,660 AZN
Commercial and Industrial DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events19,060 AZN
Conference OrganiserAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events26,500 AZN
Content and Media Production LeadAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events40,040 AZN
CopyWriterAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events23,480 AZN
Creative DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events28,720 AZN
Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events34,120 AZN
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events20,500 AZN
Desktop PublisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events17,860 AZN
Digital Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events37,880 AZN
Digital Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events44,720 AZN
Digital Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events43,220 AZN
Director of EventsAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events59,480 AZN
Director of Graphic DesignAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events35,340 AZN
Director of Social Media MarketingAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events46,400 AZN
Events DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events59,480 AZN
Events and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events61,180 AZN
Exhibit DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,020 AZN
Exhibit Display CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,480 AZN
Exhibit Display ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events39,960 AZN
FinisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events18,940 AZN
Graphic ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events23,480 AZN
Graphic Design SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events24,720 AZN
Graphic DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events20,460 AZN
Graphics ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events24,840 AZN
Graphics Design SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events31,180 AZN
Group Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events40,040 AZN
Imagery AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events19,380 AZN
Imaging TechnologistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events20,940 AZN
Interaction DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events17,860 AZN
Media AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,480 AZN
Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events36,700 AZN
Media PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,480 AZN
Media Production CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events26,400 AZN
Media Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events46,980 AZN
Media Project ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events48,640 AZN
Media Relations RepresentativeAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events39,560 AZN
Meeting and Event PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,480 AZN
Multimedia ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events24,820 AZN
Multimedia SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events20,940 AZN
PPC Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events35,260 AZN
PhotographerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events21,540 AZN
Print Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events41,980 AZN
Product and Brand ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events58,240 AZN
Sales Promotion ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events53,320 AZN
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO)Advertising / Graphic Design / Events26,020 AZN
Sketch ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events27,020 AZN
Social Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events44,780 AZN
Social Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events45,000 AZN
Social Media Marketing ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events48,160 AZN
Social Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events45,720 AZN
Special Events SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events37,740 AZN
Technical TypistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events14,140 AZN
UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events19,940 AZN
User Experience UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events25,160 AZN

Salary Comparison by City

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

CityAverage Salary
Baku54,460 AZN
Ganja48,300 AZN
Sumqayit46,840 AZN

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