How much does a journalist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,425 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,812
- Equals
- $9,504
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil 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 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,527 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,504 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,433 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerR$50,780
- TranslatorR$48,920
- LawyerR$70,720
- JudgeR$75,610
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$60,920
- Museum curatorR$51,150
- LibrarianR$52,800
- EconomistR$64,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,425 a month, R$53,100 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$41,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$70,900.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $9,504 in Brazil, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: R$53,100 a year against R$50,780 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate