How much does a journalist make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 55,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,983
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 3.2 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $5,991 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $5,983 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $5,916 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerJMD 634,800
- TranslatorJMD 611,600
- LawyerJMD 884,000
- JudgeJMD 945,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedJMD 761,400
- Museum curatorJMD 639,400
- LibrarianJMD 660,000
- EconomistJMD 809,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 55,310 a month, JMD 663,700 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 519,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 886,300.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $5,983 in Jamaica, 12.2 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: JMD 663,700 a year against JMD 634,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate