How much does a journalist make in Laos?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₭1,858,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,589
- Compared with the median pay in Laos
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Laos 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 |
| 131. Togo estimate | $1,613 |
| 132. Laos estimate | $1,589 |
| 133. Congo - Kinshasa estimate | $1,577 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₭21,329,100
- Translator₭20,548,400
- Lawyer₭29,702,200
- Judge₭31,754,700
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₭25,584,500
- Museum curator₭21,483,200
- Librarian₭22,175,200
- Economist₭27,193,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Laos?
The median gross salary is ₭1,858,500 a month, ₭22,301,700 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₭17,467,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₭29,779,300.
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 Laos or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $1,589 in Laos, 46.1 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₭22,301,700 a year against ₭21,329,100 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate