Average Sound Engineering Technician Salary in Niger for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sound Engineering Technician salary for 2024 in Niger 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 West African CFA franc. To keep things simple, we are using the XOF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr.

How Much Does a Sound Engineering Technician Make in Niger?

A Sound Engineering Technician working in Niger will typically earn around 1,908,800 XOF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 972,200 XOF to the highest average salary of 2,928,100 XOF.

Average Annual Salary
1,908,800 XOF
Average Monthly Salary
159,066 XOF

Lowest Annual Salary
972,200 XOF
Lowest Monthly Salary
81,016 XOF

Highest Annual Salary
2,928,100 XOF
Highest Monthly Salary
244,008 XOF

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

Sound Engineering Technician 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 Sound Engineering Technician Salaries in Niger

So we've looked at the average salaries a Sound Engineering Technician will earn in Niger. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sound Engineering Technician can earn between 972,200 XOF and 2,928,100 XOF on average in Niger. 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 Sound Engineering Technician in Niger is 1,870,400 XOF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,870,400 XOF, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,870,400 XOF.

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 Sound Engineering Technician salary in Niger, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,273,300 XOF while 75% of the population earn more than 1,273,300 XOF.

75% of the population earn less than 2,352,500 XOF, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,352,500 XOF.

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.

Sound Engineering Technician Salary by Experience Level in Niger

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 sound engineering technician 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 Sound Engineering Technician in Niger that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,088,600 XOF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sound Engineering Technician salary would increase to 1,428,800 XOF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sound Engineering Technician, the average salary would be 1,990,300 XOF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,389,200 XOF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sound Engineering Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,605,500 XOF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sound Engineering Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,807,200 XOF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,088,600 XOF
2-5 Years +31%
1,428,800 XOF
5-10 Years +40%
1,990,300 XOF
10-15 Years +20%
2,389,200 XOF
15-20 Years +9%
2,605,500 XOF
20+ Years +8%
2,807,200 XOF

Sound Engineering Technician Salary by Education Level in Niger

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 Sound Engineering Technician in Niger 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 Sound Engineering Technician in Niger with a high school education can earn an average salary of 1,249,900 XOF.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sound Engineering Technician in Niger with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,835,700 XOF.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sound Engineering Technician in Niger with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,819,600 XOF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
1,249,900 XOF
Certificate or Diploma +47%
1,835,700 XOF
Bachelor's Degree +53%
2,819,600 XOF

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 Niger is around 1,690,000 to 5,080,000 XOF 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.

Sound Engineering Technician 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 Niger, a male sound engineering technician will earn an average of 2,086,500 XOF, while a female sound engineering technician will earn around 1,741,800 XOF.

This means that a male sound engineering technician earns approximately 20% more than a female sound engineering technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Niger

Male
2,086,500 XOF
Female -20%
1,741,800 XOF

Sound Engineering Technician Average Pay Raise in Niger

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 Sound Engineering Technician in Niger is around 6% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Niger 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 = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Sound Engineering Technician in Niger can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Niger for 2024

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

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

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Sound Engineering Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Niger

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 Sound Engineering Technician is a low bonus based job, with 35% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

65% 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
35%
No Bonus
65%

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 Niger earn approximately 21% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
4,465,800 XOF
Private Sector -21%
3,696,900 XOF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Sound Engineering Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Sound Engineering Technician in Niger.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,481,100 XOF
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,239,400 XOF
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,928,100 XOF
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,564,300 XOF
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,327,100 XOF
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,799,700 XOF
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,745,100 XOF
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,548,600 XOF
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,703,900 XOF
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,984,100 XOF
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,280,300 XOF
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,312,100 XOF
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,641,300 XOF
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,564,300 XOF
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,254,400 XOF
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,369,800 XOF
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,618,200 XOF
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,566,100 XOF
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,290,300 XOF
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,349,100 XOF
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,912,600 XOF
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,201,000 XOF
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,312,100 XOF
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,882,700 XOF
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,183,700 XOF
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,912,600 XOF
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,745,100 XOF
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,178,700 XOF
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,959,700 XOF
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,471,700 XOF
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,003,200 XOF
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,648,200 XOF
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,401,300 XOF
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,854,700 XOF
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,327,100 XOF
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,423,000 XOF
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,465,800 XOF
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,566,100 XOF
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,696,900 XOF
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,100,900 XOF
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,786,100 XOF
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,469,900 XOF
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,510,700 XOF
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,480,800 XOF
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,058,300 XOF
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,189,800 XOF
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 7,020,500 XOF
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,505,500 XOF
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,862,900 XOF
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,875,100 XOF
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,411,500 XOF
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,557,100 XOF
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,514,400 XOF
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,773,700 XOF
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,503,800 XOF
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,450,400 XOF
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,161,200 XOF
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,241,000 XOF
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,352,500 XOF
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,277,900 XOF
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,335,900 XOF
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,207,600 XOF
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 5,388,100 XOF
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,124,400 XOF
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 4,032,100 XOF
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,178,700 XOF
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,312,100 XOF
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,942,700 XOF
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,304,300 XOF
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 6,971,100 XOF
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,553,500 XOF
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,748,900 XOF
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,659,400 XOF
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,288,400 XOF
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 3,312,100 XOF

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