Future in the Arts
Most artists dream of a career in art but most multi creatives land up in a 9 to 5 job feeling that they sold their soul to the devil. School levers that are interested in arts and culture always wonder if it would even be possible to work in a field that they actually got passion for and wonder what they can earn per month if they do?
A Bachelor of Arts / BA in South Africa – the average monthly salary in South Africa:
Animator = R17300pm
Graphic Designer – Junior = R13000pm to R22700pm
Motion Graphic designer =R15500pm
High school Art teacher = R21000pm
Interior designer = R15000pm – R27000pm
Copy Writer = R16000pm – R29000pm
Writer = R15100pm
Digital designer = R15000pm
Digital marketing manager R25900pm
UX Designer = R22600pm
Design manager =R28750pm
Journalists = R15000pm
Editor = R22500pm
Editor (Magazine) = R27400pm
Film and video editor = R15700pm
Film and video production (management) = R31250pm
Video producer = R19800pm
Brand Manager = R31750pm
Brand strategist = R29000pm
Multi Media Designer = R16750pm
Art Director = R16000pm
Instructional designer = R18500pm
Creative director = R42750pm
Buyer = R19000pm
Industrial Designers = R18300
Talent acquisition specialist = R15000pm
Product owner = R40250pm
Software developer = R23000pm
Fashion merchandiser = R10200pm
Fashion Designer = R12000 to R17500pm
News Anchor = R12700pm
3D Artist = R11250pm
Software Engineer, Developer/ Programmer = R63700pm
Photographer = R13700pm
Layout Artist = R14400pm
Interior Architect =R15500pm
Jewellery designer= R10250pm
Instructional designer (training and development) =R20216pm
Librarian = R25900pm
Art Therapist = R15000 to R19000pm (depending on experience)
Performing Arts Teacher = R22600pm
Events/ Hotel management = R13000 to R21250 (depending on experience)
Architect (you will need a Bachelor Architecture) = R95000pm
Based on formal training experience
Dance Instructor = R150 (3-4 years’ practical experience) to R350per hour for experienced teachers.
Choreographer = R170 to R300per hour.
Music teacher = R18000 to R28000pm
What if you are extremely creative but do not have the funds or grades for university?
Except for the Architecture and School teacher degrees, you can enter almost any of the above positions as an intern and work yourself up provided you are willing to work for a much lower rate. There are various short courses and higher certificate courses at South African learning institutions that will give you the opportunity to up your earning potential. Hard work and passion can make all the difference. Many successful entrepreneurs do not have any degree or certificate they worked their way up the ranks.
It is rather obvious that most of the jobs above might not pay you an astronomical salary but creative satisfaction is guaranteed. Is it worth it to compromise income for passion?
You decide…….