How much does a journalist make in Spain?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,056 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,595
- Equals
- $32,140
- Compared with the median pay in Spain
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Spain 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 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $32,330 |
| 26. Spain estimate | $32,140 |
| 27. Slovenia estimate | $31,840 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€30,580
- Translator€28,330
- Lawyer€38,880
- Judge€36,320
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€26,740
- Museum curator€26,890
- Librarian€27,800
- Economist€36,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Spain?
The median gross salary is €2,056 a month, €28,790 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €12,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €51,550.
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 Spain or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $32,140 in Spain, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A medical writer: €30,580 a year against €28,790 for a journalist, 1.1 times more.
Source: Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, by occupation subgroup. How we calculate