How much does a journalist make in Portugal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,261 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,681
- Equals
- $30,290
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Portugal 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 |
| 28. Malta estimate | $31,010 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $30,290 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $28,150 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€25,950
- Translator€25,000
- Lawyer€36,130
- Judge€38,630
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€31,120
- Museum curator€26,130
- Librarian€26,980
- Economist€33,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €2,261 a month, €27,130 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €21,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €36,230.
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 Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $30,290 in Portugal, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: €27,130 a year against €25,950 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate