How much does a journalist make in Vietnam?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₫9,823,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,878
- Compared with the median pay in Vietnam
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Vietnam 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 |
| 92. Vanuatu estimate | $4,932 |
| 93. Vietnam estimate | $4,878 |
| 94. Senegal estimate | $4,562 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₫112,739,700
- Translator₫108,613,100
- Lawyer₫156,997,100
- Judge₫167,846,200
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₫135,232,400
- Museum curator₫113,554,300
- Librarian₫117,211,600
- Economist₫143,738,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Vietnam?
The median gross salary is ₫9,823,400 a month, ₫117,880,400 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₫92,330,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₫157,404,800.
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 Vietnam or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $4,878 in Vietnam, 15.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₫117,880,400 a year against ₫112,739,700 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate