How much does a journalist make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,247
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia 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 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $3,378 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,247 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,009 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerZK 81,250
- TranslatorZK 78,280
- LawyerZK 113,200
- JudgeZK 121,000
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedZK 97,460
- Museum curatorZK 81,840
- LibrarianZK 84,480
- EconomistZK 103,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,080 a month, ZK 84,960 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 66,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 113,400.
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 Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $3,247 in Zambia, 22.5 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ZK 84,960 a year against ZK 81,250 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate