Average Sound Engineering Technician Salary in Taiwan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sound Engineering Technician salary for 2024 in Taiwan 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 New Taiwan dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the TWD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Sound Engineering Technician Make in Taiwan?

A Sound Engineering Technician working in Taiwan will typically earn around 768,900 TWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 384,500 TWD to the highest average salary of 1,192,500 TWD.

Average Annual Salary
768,900 TWD
Average Monthly Salary
64,075 TWD

Lowest Annual Salary
384,500 TWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
32,041 TWD

Highest Annual Salary
1,192,500 TWD
Highest Monthly Salary
99,375 TWD

These are average salaries for a Sound Engineering Technician in Taiwan 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 Taiwan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sound Engineering Technician can earn between 384,500 TWD and 1,192,500 TWD on average in Taiwan. 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 Taiwan is 768,900 TWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 768,900 TWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 768,900 TWD.

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 Taiwan, 25% of the population are earning less than 518,900 TWD while 75% of the population earn more than 518,900 TWD.

75% of the population earn less than 978,900 TWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 978,900 TWD.

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 Taiwan

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 Taiwan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 460,500 TWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sound Engineering Technician salary would increase to 612,500 TWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sound Engineering Technician, the average salary would be 816,000 TWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 973,800 TWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sound Engineering Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,050,100 TWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sound Engineering Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,129,700 TWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
460,500 TWD
2-5 Years +32%
612,500 TWD
5-10 Years +34%
816,000 TWD
10-15 Years +19%
973,800 TWD
15-20 Years +8%
1,050,100 TWD
20+ Years +7%
1,129,700 TWD

Sound Engineering Technician Salary by Education Level in Taiwan

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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 612,500 TWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sound Engineering Technician in Taiwan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 852,600 TWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sound Engineering Technician in Taiwan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,064,100 TWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
612,500 TWD
Certificate or Diploma +40%
852,600 TWD
Bachelor's Degree +25%
1,064,100 TWD

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 Taiwan is around 647,000 to 1,940,000 TWD 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 Taiwan, a male sound engineering technician will earn an average of 791,200 TWD, while a female sound engineering technician will earn around 743,100 TWD.

This means that a male sound engineering technician earns approximately 6% more than a female sound engineering technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Taiwan

Male
791,200 TWD
Female -6%
743,100 TWD

Sound Engineering Technician Average Pay Raise in Taiwan

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 Taiwan is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Taiwan is around 5% every 28 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 = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Sound Engineering Technician in Taiwan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Taiwan for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Sound Engineering Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Taiwan

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 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 Taiwan earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,594,500 TWD
Private Sector -7%
1,487,200 TWD

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 Taiwan.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,450,700 TWD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,380,400 TWD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,159,900 TWD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 TWD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 931,700 TWD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,858,200 TWD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,510,400 TWD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,858,200 TWD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,846,200 TWD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,632,100 TWD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,086,500 TWD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,320,500 TWD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,004,400 TWD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 TWD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 879,700 TWD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,751,700 TWD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,835,700 TWD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 983,100 TWD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 925,900 TWD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,380,400 TWD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,560,800 TWD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,621,400 TWD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,259,300 TWD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 751,700 TWD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,184,900 TWD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,594,500 TWD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,487,200 TWD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,345,400 TWD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,500,800 TWD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 974,600 TWD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 852,600 TWD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 TWD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,004,500 TWD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,117,800 TWD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 971,200 TWD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 946,800 TWD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,870,400 TWD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 972,200 TWD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,662,900 TWD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 798,900 TWD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,921,500 TWD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 TWD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,835,700 TWD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,519,500 TWD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,485,800 TWD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,819,600 TWD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,782,600 TWD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,688,800 TWD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,698,900 TWD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,440,700 TWD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,054,900 TWD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 965,800 TWD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,380,400 TWD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,102,900 TWD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,283,600 TWD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,716,600 TWD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 903,500 TWD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,374,400 TWD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 996,600 TWD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 TWD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,357,900 TWD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 884,700 TWD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,065,400 TWD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 860,300 TWD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,560,800 TWD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,235,600 TWD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,296,900 TWD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 799,300 TWD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 906,500 TWD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,748,900 TWD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 TWD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,088,600 TWD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,450,700 TWD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,345,400 TWD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,380,400 TWD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Kaohsiung 836,800 TWD
Taichung 759,300 TWD
Tainan 667,400 TWD
Taipei 757,600 TWD

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