How much does a journalist make in Indonesia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rp 2,721,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,060
- Compared with the median pay in Indonesia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Indonesia 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 |
| 119. Guinea estimate | $2,081 |
| 120. Indonesia estimate | $2,060 |
| 121. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $2,043 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRp 31,234,800
- TranslatorRp 30,091,500
- LawyerRp 43,496,300
- JudgeRp 46,502,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRp 37,466,400
- Museum curatorRp 31,460,400
- LibrarianRp 32,473,700
- EconomistRp 39,822,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Indonesia?
The median gross salary is Rp 2,721,600 a month, Rp 32,659,000 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rp 25,580,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rp 43,609,300.
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 Indonesia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $2,060 in Indonesia, 35.5 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Rp 32,659,000 a year against Rp 31,234,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate