How much does a journalist make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,988 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,380
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia 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 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $11,560 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,380 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,970 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRM 45,760
- TranslatorRM 44,090
- LawyerRM 63,730
- JudgeRM 68,130
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 54,900
- Museum curatorRM 46,100
- LibrarianRM 47,580
- EconomistRM 58,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 3,988 a month, RM 47,850 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 37,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 63,900.
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 Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $11,380 in Malaysia, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: RM 47,850 a year against RM 45,760 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate