How much does a journalist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹28,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,899
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,067 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,899 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,737 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₹325,000
- Translator₹313,100
- Lawyer₹452,600
- Judge₹483,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₹389,900
- Museum curator₹327,400
- Librarian₹337,900
- Economist₹414,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹28,320 a month, ₹339,800 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹266,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹453,800.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $3,899 in India, 18.8 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₹339,800 a year against ₹325,000 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate