How much does a journalist make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 8,798 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,150
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia 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 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $30,290 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $28,150 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $26,550 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerSAR 101,000
- TranslatorSAR 97,280
- LawyerSAR 140,600
- JudgeSAR 150,300
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedSAR 121,100
- Museum curatorSAR 101,700
- LibrarianSAR 105,000
- EconomistSAR 128,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 8,798 a month, SAR 105,600 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 82,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 141,000.
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 Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $28,150 in Saudi Arabia, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: SAR 105,600 a year against SAR 101,000 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate