How much does a journalist make in Singapore?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SGD 5,244 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $46,840
- Compared with the median pay in Singapore
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Singapore 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 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $51,900 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $46,840 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $46,520 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerSGD 60,180
- TranslatorSGD 57,980
- LawyerSGD 83,810
- JudgeSGD 89,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedSGD 72,190
- Museum curatorSGD 60,620
- LibrarianSGD 62,570
- EconomistSGD 76,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Singapore?
The median gross salary is SGD 5,244 a month, SGD 62,930 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SGD 49,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SGD 84,030.
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 Singapore or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $46,840 in Singapore, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: SGD 62,930 a year against SGD 60,180 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate