Average Musician Salary in Antigua and Barbuda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Musician salary for 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda 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 Eastern Caribbean dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the XCD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Musician Make in Antigua and Barbuda?

A Musician working in Antigua and Barbuda will typically earn around 40,420 XCD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,200 XCD to the highest average salary of 60,460 XCD.

Average Annual Salary
40,420 XCD
Average Monthly Salary
3,368 XCD

Lowest Annual Salary
19,200 XCD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,600 XCD

Highest Annual Salary
60,460 XCD
Highest Monthly Salary
5,038 XCD

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

Musician 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 Musician Salaries in Antigua and Barbuda

So we've looked at the average salaries a Musician will earn in Antigua and Barbuda. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Musician can earn between 19,200 XCD and 60,460 XCD on average in Antigua and Barbuda. 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 Musician in Antigua and Barbuda is 42,040 XCD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 42,040 XCD, and 50% of the population earn more than 42,040 XCD.

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 Musician salary in Antigua and Barbuda, 25% of the population are earning less than 28,820 XCD while 75% of the population earn more than 28,820 XCD.

75% of the population earn less than 55,580 XCD, and 25% of the population earn more than 55,580 XCD.

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.

Musician Salary by Experience Level in Antigua and Barbuda

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 musician 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 Musician in Antigua and Barbuda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 21,100 XCD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Musician salary would increase to 29,040 XCD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Musician, the average salary would be 39,420 XCD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 50,580 XCD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Musician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 52,820 XCD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Musician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 57,360 XCD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
21,100 XCD
2-5 Years +34%
29,040 XCD
5-10 Years +48%
39,420 XCD
10-15 Years +22%
50,580 XCD
15-20 Years +9%
52,820 XCD
20+ Years +8%
57,360 XCD

Musician Salary by Education Level in Antigua and Barbuda

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 Musician in Antigua and Barbuda 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 Musician in Antigua and Barbuda with a high school education can earn an average salary of 25,680 XCD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Musician in Antigua and Barbuda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 30,800 XCD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Musician in Antigua and Barbuda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 43,220 XCD.

  • Master's Degree. A Musician in Antigua and Barbuda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 55,320 XCD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
25,680 XCD
Certificate or Diploma +18%
30,800 XCD
Bachelor's Degree +45%
43,220 XCD
Master's Degree +31%
55,320 XCD

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 Antigua and Barbuda is around 22,600 to 67,700 XCD 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.

Musician 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 Antigua and Barbuda, a male musician will earn an average of 44,180 XCD, while a female musician will earn around 35,340 XCD.

This means that a male musician earns approximately 25% more than a female musician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Antigua and Barbuda

Male
44,180 XCD
Female -25%
35,340 XCD

Musician Average Pay Raise in Antigua and Barbuda

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 Musician in Antigua and Barbuda is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Antigua and Barbuda is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Musician in Antigua and Barbuda can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Antigua and Barbuda for 2024

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

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%

Musician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Antigua and Barbuda

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 Musician is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
16%
No Bonus
84%

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 Antigua and Barbuda earn approximately 20% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
58,720 XCD
Private Sector -20%
48,740 XCD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Musician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Musician in Antigua and Barbuda.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,520 XCD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,720 XCD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,180 XCD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,560 XCD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,240 XCD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 68,320 XCD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,140 XCD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,800 XCD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,580 XCD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,280 XCD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,880 XCD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,560 XCD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,260 XCD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,860 XCD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,540 XCD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,700 XCD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,640 XCD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,520 XCD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,980 XCD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,760 XCD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,100 XCD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,160 XCD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,080 XCD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,080 XCD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,960 XCD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,460 XCD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,920 XCD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,080 XCD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,140 XCD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,040 XCD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 29,840 XCD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,980 XCD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 35,560 XCD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,700 XCD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,480 XCD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,040 XCD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,940 XCD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,960 XCD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,640 XCD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,800 XCD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,180 XCD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,920 XCD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,140 XCD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,120 XCD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,900 XCD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,660 XCD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,820 XCD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,620 XCD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,340 XCD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,120 XCD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,520 XCD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,960 XCD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,720 XCD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,360 XCD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 62,860 XCD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,380 XCD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 82,920 XCD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 33,520 XCD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,620 XCD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,760 XCD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,960 XCD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,040 XCD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 31,080 XCD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,500 XCD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,060 XCD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,180 XCD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,380 XCD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,280 XCD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,900 XCD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,420 XCD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,640 XCD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,560 XCD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,240 XCD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,600 XCD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,040 XCD

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