How much does a journalist make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 10,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $33,650
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 22. Italy estimate | $38,080 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $33,650 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $32,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerAED 118,200
- TranslatorAED 113,900
- LawyerAED 164,600
- JudgeAED 175,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedAED 141,800
- Museum curatorAED 119,000
- LibrarianAED 122,900
- EconomistAED 150,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 10,300 a month, AED 123,600 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 96,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 165,000.
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 the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $33,650 in the United Arab Emirates, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: AED 123,600 a year against AED 118,200 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate