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SBE Releases 2018 Compensation Survey Results

July 9, 2018

From April 1 to May 21, 2018, the Society of Broadcast Engineers conducted its third annual compensation survey to determine salary levels and benefits among broadcast and media technology engineers. This survey provides a wealth of useful information, and it adds to the baseline being developed for subsequent surveys to establish compensation trends.

The complete results of the survey are available at no charge to SBE members as a benefit of membership. A link to the survey is posted on the SBE website. SBE members will login to view and download the report.

The survey included 23 questions that gathered information about job titles, broadcast market size and compensation in dollars and offered benefits. SBE membership was not required to take the survey. About the survey, SBE President Jim Leifer, CPBE, said, "The SBE is again pleased with the number of responses we received for the 2018 Compensation Survey. The data is a value to SBE members, and to the industry."

While all responses remained anonymous, demographic data collected included market size, job category/title, age, years working in broadcasting, salary, benefits received, and any certification held. The data is split into radio or TV results, with greater detail on job category and market size. President Leifer added, "The survey again shows the continuing trend that individuals who hold SBE Certification on average earn a higher salary than those who do not hold SBE Certification. The SBE Compensation Survey broadly encompasses radio, TV and other media."

SBE members can access the survey at this link. SBE login is required.