How much does a journalist make in Nepal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 19,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,236
- Compared with the median pay in Nepal
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2017
Where Nepal 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 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,258 |
| 118. Nepal estimate | $2,236 |
| 119. Guinea estimate | $2,081 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRs 223,400
- TranslatorRs 215,300
- LawyerRs 311,200
- JudgeRs 332,700
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 268,000
- Museum curatorRs 225,100
- LibrarianRs 232,300
- EconomistRs 284,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Nepal?
The median gross salary is Rs 19,470 a month, Rs 233,600 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 183,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 312,000.
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 Nepal or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $2,236 in Nepal, 32.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Rs 233,600 a year against Rs 223,400 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate