How much does a journalist make in Bolivia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Bs 3,982 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,916
- Compared with the median pay in Bolivia
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Bolivia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 81. Guyana estimate | $7,131 |
| 82. Bolivia estimate | $6,916 |
| 83. Jordan estimate | $6,731 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerBs 45,710
- TranslatorBs 44,030
- LawyerBs 63,650
- JudgeBs 68,050
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedBs 54,820
- Museum curatorBs 46,040
- LibrarianBs 47,520
- EconomistBs 58,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Bolivia?
The median gross salary is Bs 3,982 a month, Bs 47,790 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Bs 37,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Bs 63,810.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Bolivia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $6,916 in Bolivia, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Bs 47,790 a year against Bs 45,710 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate