How much does a journalist make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,243 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,267
- Equals
- $56,850
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands 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 |
| 13. United Kingdom | $57,000 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $56,850 |
| 15. Canada | $52,890 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€48,690
- Translator€46,910
- Lawyer€67,810
- Judge€72,500
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€58,410
- Museum curator€49,050
- Librarian€50,630
- Economist€62,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €4,243 a month, €50,920 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €39,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €67,990.
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 the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $56,850 in the Netherlands, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: €50,920 a year against €48,690 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate