How much does a journalist make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 8,567 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,916
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $5,983 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $5,916 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $5,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerMDL 98,320
- TranslatorMDL 94,720
- LawyerMDL 136,900
- JudgeMDL 146,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMDL 117,900
- Museum curatorMDL 99,030
- LibrarianMDL 102,200
- EconomistMDL 125,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 8,567 a month, MDL 102,800 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 80,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 137,300.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $5,916 in Moldova, 12.4 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: MDL 102,800 a year against MDL 98,320 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate