How much does a journalist make in Iceland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 759,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $71,550
- Compared with the median pay in Iceland
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Iceland 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 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $71,550 |
| 5. Germany | $69,290 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerkr 8,718,300
- Translatorkr 8,399,200
- Lawyerkr 12,140,800
- Judgekr 12,979,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedkr 10,457,700
- Museum curatorkr 8,781,300
- Librariankr 9,064,100
- Economistkr 11,115,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Iceland?
The median gross salary is kr 759,700 a month, kr 9,115,800 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 7,140,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 12,172,300.
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 Iceland or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $71,550 in Iceland, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: kr 9,115,800 a year against kr 8,718,300 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate