How much does a journalist make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 53,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,850
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 46. Türkiye estimate | $16,150 |
| 47. Uruguay estimate | $15,850 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,010 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerUYU 609,400
- TranslatorUYU 587,100
- LawyerUYU 848,600
- JudgeUYU 907,300
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedUYU 731,000
- Museum curatorUYU 613,800
- LibrarianUYU 633,600
- EconomistUYU 777,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 53,100 a month, UYU 637,200 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 499,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 850,800.
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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $15,850 in Uruguay, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: UYU 637,200 a year against UYU 609,400 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate