How much does a journalist make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 28,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $933
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $937 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $933 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerMWK 325,000
- TranslatorMWK 313,100
- LawyerMWK 452,600
- JudgeMWK 483,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMWK 389,900
- Museum curatorMWK 327,400
- LibrarianMWK 337,900
- EconomistMWK 414,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 28,320 a month, MWK 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 MWK 266,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 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 Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $933 in Malawi, 78.5 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: MWK 339,800 a year against MWK 325,000 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate