How much does a journalist make in Rwanda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RF 115,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,047
- Compared with the median pay in Rwanda
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Rwanda 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 |
| 140. Liberia estimate | $1,062 |
| 141. Rwanda estimate | $1,047 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $937 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRF 1,320,400
- TranslatorRF 1,272,000
- LawyerRF 1,838,700
- JudgeRF 1,965,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRF 1,583,800
- Museum curatorRF 1,329,900
- LibrarianRF 1,372,700
- EconomistRF 1,683,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Rwanda?
The median gross salary is RF 115,000 a month, RF 1,380,600 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RF 1,081,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RF 1,843,500.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $100,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Rwanda or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $1,047 in Rwanda, 69.9 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: RF 1,380,600 a year against RF 1,320,400 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate