How much does a journalist make in France?
€38,680a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,223 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,367
- Equals
- $43,180
- Compared with the median pay in France
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where France ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What journalists earn in France
Lowest 10%: €30,290Median: €38,680Highest 10%: €51,650
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 |
| 20. Israel estimate | $43,320 |
| 21. France estimate | $43,180 |
| 22. Italy estimate | $38,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€36,990
- Translator€35,640
- Lawyer€51,510
- Judge€55,070
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€44,370
- Museum curator€37,260
- Librarian€38,460
- Economist€47,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in France?
The median gross salary is €3,223 a month, €38,680 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €30,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €51,650.
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 France or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $43,180 in France, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: €38,680 a year against €36,990 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate