How much does a journalist make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 30,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,308
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Pakistan 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 |
| 134. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,537 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,308 |
| 136. Egypt estimate | $1,172 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRs 351,800
- TranslatorRs 339,000
- LawyerRs 489,900
- JudgeRs 523,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 422,000
- Museum curatorRs 354,400
- LibrarianRs 365,800
- EconomistRs 448,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 30,660 a month, Rs 367,900 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 288,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 491,200.
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 Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $1,308 in Pakistan, 55.9 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Rs 367,900 a year against Rs 351,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate