How much does a journalist make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 15,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,970
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,380 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,970 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,620 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerR 172,700
- TranslatorR 166,300
- LawyerR 240,400
- JudgeR 257,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 207,100
- Museum curatorR 173,900
- LibrarianR 179,500
- EconomistR 220,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 15,040 a month, R 180,500 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 141,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 241,100.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $10,970 in South Africa, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: R 180,500 a year against R 172,700 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate