How much does a journalist make in Samoa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is WST 1,625 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,251
- Compared with the median pay in Samoa
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Samoa 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 |
| 78. Fiji estimate | $7,382 |
| 79. Samoa estimate | $7,251 |
| 80. Albania estimate | $7,159 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerWST 18,650
- TranslatorWST 17,970
- LawyerWST 25,970
- JudgeWST 27,760
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedWST 22,370
- Museum curatorWST 18,780
- LibrarianWST 19,390
- EconomistWST 23,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Samoa?
The median gross salary is WST 1,625 a month, WST 19,500 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around WST 15,270 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than WST 26,040.
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 Samoa or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $7,251 in Samoa, 10.1 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: WST 19,500 a year against WST 18,650 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate