How much does a journalist make in Ethiopia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ETB 5,929 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,627
- Compared with the median pay in Ethiopia
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Ethiopia 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 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,628 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,627 |
| 129. Benin estimate | $1,620 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerETB 68,050
- TranslatorETB 65,560
- LawyerETB 94,760
- JudgeETB 101,300
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedETB 81,630
- Museum curatorETB 68,540
- LibrarianETB 70,750
- EconomistETB 86,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Ethiopia?
The median gross salary is ETB 5,929 a month, ETB 71,150 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ETB 55,730 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ETB 95,010.
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 Ethiopia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $1,627 in Ethiopia, 45.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ETB 71,150 a year against ETB 68,050 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate