How much does a journalist make in Russia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₽47,820 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,791
- Compared with the median pay in Russia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Russia 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 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,031 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $7,791 |
| 77. Djibouti estimate | $7,469 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₽548,800
- Translator₽528,800
- Lawyer₽764,300
- Judge₽817,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₽658,300
- Museum curator₽552,800
- Librarian₽570,600
- Economist₽699,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Russia?
The median gross salary is ₽47,820 a month, ₽573,900 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₽449,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₽766,300.
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 Russia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $7,791 in Russia, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₽573,900 a year against ₽548,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate