How much does a journalist make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱26,920 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,638
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $5,780 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,638 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $5,314 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₱308,900
- Translator₱297,600
- Lawyer₱430,200
- Judge₱459,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₱370,600
- Museum curator₱311,200
- Librarian₱321,200
- Economist₱393,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱26,920 a month, ₱323,000 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱253,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱431,300.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $5,638 in the Philippines, 13.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₱323,000 a year against ₱308,900 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate