Average Program Researcher Salary in Macedonia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Program Researcher salary for 2024 in Macedonia 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 denar. To keep things simple, we are using the MKD currency code instead of the currency symbol den.

How Much Does a Program Researcher Make in Macedonia?

A Program Researcher working in Macedonia will typically earn around 553,800 MKD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 283,400 MKD to the highest average salary of 852,900 MKD.

Average Annual Salary
553,800 MKD
Average Monthly Salary
46,150 MKD

Lowest Annual Salary
283,400 MKD
Lowest Monthly Salary
23,616 MKD

Highest Annual Salary
852,900 MKD
Highest Monthly Salary
71,075 MKD

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

Program Researcher 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 Program Researcher Salaries in Macedonia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Program Researcher can earn between 283,400 MKD and 852,900 MKD on average in Macedonia. 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 Program Researcher in Macedonia is 541,700 MKD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 541,700 MKD, and 50% of the population earn more than 541,700 MKD.

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 Program Researcher salary in Macedonia, 25% of the population are earning less than 369,300 MKD while 75% of the population earn more than 369,300 MKD.

75% of the population earn less than 683,400 MKD, and 25% of the population earn more than 683,400 MKD.

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.

Program Researcher Salary by Experience Level in Macedonia

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 program researcher 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 Program Researcher in Macedonia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 315,900 MKD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Program Researcher salary would increase to 414,000 MKD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Program Researcher, the average salary would be 578,500 MKD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 695,400 MKD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Program Researcher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 754,900 MKD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Program Researcher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 814,500 MKD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
315,900 MKD
2-5 Years +31%
414,000 MKD
5-10 Years +40%
578,500 MKD
10-15 Years +20%
695,400 MKD
15-20 Years +9%
754,900 MKD
20+ Years +8%
814,500 MKD

Program Researcher Salary by Education Level in Macedonia

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 Program Researcher in Macedonia 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 Program Researcher in Macedonia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 378,800 MKD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Program Researcher in Macedonia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 433,800 MKD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Program Researcher in Macedonia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 615,000 MKD.

  • Master's Degree. A Program Researcher in Macedonia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 790,300 MKD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
378,800 MKD
Certificate or Diploma +15%
433,800 MKD
Bachelor's Degree +41%
615,000 MKD
Master's Degree +29%
790,300 MKD

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 Macedonia is around 230,000 to 689,000 MKD 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.

Program Researcher 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 Macedonia, a male program researcher will earn an average of 575,100 MKD, while a female program researcher will earn around 533,000 MKD.

This means that a male program researcher earns approximately 8% more than a female program researcher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Macedonia

Male
575,100 MKD
Female -8%
533,000 MKD

Program Researcher Average Pay Raise in Macedonia

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 Program Researcher in Macedonia is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Macedonia 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 Program Researcher in Macedonia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Macedonia for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Program Researcher Bonus and Incentive Rates in Macedonia

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 Program Researcher is a low bonus based job, with 36% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

64% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
36%
No Bonus
64%

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 Macedonia earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
573,500 MKD
Private Sector -10%
519,300 MKD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Program Researcher

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Program Researcher in Macedonia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 501,400 MKD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MKD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 433,800 MKD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 498,000 MKD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,900 MKD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 680,100 MKD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 543,200 MKD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 691,200 MKD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 672,600 MKD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 588,500 MKD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 712,100 MKD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 431,300 MKD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 369,900 MKD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 535,800 MKD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,800 MKD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 612,500 MKD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 667,400 MKD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 348,300 MKD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,100 MKD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,000 MKD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 562,600 MKD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 592,600 MKD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 464,400 MKD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,100 MKD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 727,400 MKD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 592,200 MKD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 489,600 MKD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 447,300 MKD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 553,400 MKD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,400 MKD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 282,300 MKD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 541,700 MKD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,700 MKD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 MKD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 335,100 MKD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 MKD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 643,800 MKD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,700 MKD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 874,500 MKD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,300 MKD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 719,100 MKD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 MKD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 639,100 MKD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 890,700 MKD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 890,100 MKD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 929,700 MKD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 946,800 MKD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 902,100 MKD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 949,600 MKD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 500,100 MKD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 359,900 MKD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 367,200 MKD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 487,600 MKD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 397,900 MKD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 464,400 MKD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 629,800 MKD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 MKD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 875,000 MKD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,400 MKD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 464,400 MKD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,100 MKD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 MKD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 733,300 MKD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 MKD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,300 MKD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 426,700 MKD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 249,600 MKD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,500 MKD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 317,700 MKD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 966,100 MKD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 492,400 MKD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 409,000 MKD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 492,400 MKD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 453,200 MKD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 476,600 MKD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Skopje 590,200 MKD

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