How much does a journalist make in Tonga?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is TOP 1,139 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,780
- Compared with the median pay in Tonga
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2023
Where Tonga 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 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $5,916 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $5,780 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,638 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerTOP 13,070
- TranslatorTOP 12,590
- LawyerTOP 18,200
- JudgeTOP 19,450
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedTOP 15,670
- Museum curatorTOP 13,160
- LibrarianTOP 13,580
- EconomistTOP 16,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Tonga?
The median gross salary is TOP 1,139 a month, TOP 13,660 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around TOP 10,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than TOP 18,240.
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 Tonga or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $5,780 in Tonga, 12.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: TOP 13,660 a year against TOP 13,070 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2023. How we calculate