Average Journalist Salary in Pakistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Journalist salary for 2024 in Pakistan and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Pakistani rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the PKR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚จ.

How Much Does a Journalist Make in Pakistan?

A Journalist working in Pakistan will typically earn around 1,065,400 PKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 510,200 PKR to the highest average salary of 1,668,900 PKR.

Average Annual Salary
1,065,400 PKR
Average Monthly Salary
88,783 PKR

Lowest Annual Salary
510,200 PKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
42,516 PKR

Highest Annual Salary
1,668,900 PKR
Highest Monthly Salary
139,075 PKR

These are average salaries for a Journalist in Pakistan and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Journalist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Journalist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Journalist Salaries in Pakistan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Journalist will earn in Pakistan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Journalist can earn between 510,200 PKR and 1,668,900 PKR on average in Pakistan. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Journalist in Pakistan is 1,108,500 PKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,108,500 PKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,108,500 PKR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Journalist salary in Pakistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 727,100 PKR while 75% of the population earn more than 727,100 PKR.

75% of the population earn less than 1,440,700 PKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,440,700 PKR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Journalist Salary by Experience Level in Pakistan

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average journalist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Journalist in Pakistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 597,800 PKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Journalist salary would increase to 848,200 PKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Journalist, the average salary would be 1,113,100 PKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,369,700 PKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Journalist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,450,700 PKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Journalist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,594,500 PKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
597,800 PKR
2-5 Years +42%
848,200 PKR
5-10 Years +31%
1,113,100 PKR
10-15 Years +23%
1,369,700 PKR
15-20 Years +6%
1,450,700 PKR
20+ Years +10%
1,594,500 PKR

Journalist Salary by Education Level in Pakistan

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Journalist in Pakistan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Journalist in Pakistan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 743,100 PKR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Journalist in Pakistan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 860,300 PKR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Journalist in Pakistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,259,300 PKR.

  • Master's Degree. A Journalist in Pakistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,547,500 PKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
743,100 PKR
Certificate or Diploma +16%
860,300 PKR
Bachelor's Degree +46%
1,259,300 PKR
Master's Degree +23%
1,547,500 PKR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Pakistan is around 409,000 to 1,230,000 PKR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Journalist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Pakistan, a male journalist will earn an average of 1,138,500 PKR, while a female journalist will earn around 1,032,800 PKR.

This means that a male journalist earns approximately 10% more than a female journalist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Pakistan

Male
1,138,500 PKR
Female -10%
1,032,800 PKR

Journalist Average Pay Raise in Pakistan

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Journalist in Pakistan is around 12% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Pakistan is around 8% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Journalist in Pakistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Pakistan for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Pakistan.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Journalist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Journalist is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Pakistan earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,023,400 PKR
Private Sector -12%
913,400 PKR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Journalist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Journalist in Pakistan.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 832,100 PKR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 780,600 PKR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 721,600 PKR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 889,400 PKR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 568,500 PKR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,153,300 PKR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 929,700 PKR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,102,900 PKR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,098,200 PKR
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 942,700 PKR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,249,900 PKR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 751,700 PKR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 602,700 PKR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 904,700 PKR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 548,500 PKR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,067,500 PKR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,088,600 PKR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 571,300 PKR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 524,700 PKR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 821,500 PKR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 943,800 PKR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,009,200 PKR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 785,400 PKR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 450,300 PKR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,259,300 PKR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 946,800 PKR
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 918,500 PKR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 786,600 PKR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 903,500 PKR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 552,400 PKR
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 471,700 PKR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 906,000 PKR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 607,400 PKR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 667,400 PKR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 553,800 PKR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 543,200 PKR
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 615,700 PKR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 PKR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,000 PKR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,212,800 PKR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 802,400 PKR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,160,900 PKR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 PKR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 PKR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,716,600 PKR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,668,900 PKR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,560,800 PKR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,765,300 PKR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 915,100 PKR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 581,000 PKR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 620,300 PKR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 802,400 PKR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 667,400 PKR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 839,500 PKR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,070,600 PKR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 556,000 PKR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,487,200 PKR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 563,300 PKR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 792,900 PKR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 810,200 PKR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 539,700 PKR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,198,300 PKR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 528,500 PKR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 927,000 PKR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 721,600 PKR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 790,300 PKR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 444,300 PKR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 447,700 PKR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 556,000 PKR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,788,300 PKR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 864,700 PKR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 679,200 PKR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 847,000 PKR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 828,400 PKR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 852,600 PKR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Pakistan, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bahawalpur 1,004,400 PKR
Faisalabad 1,189,900 PKR
Gujranwala 1,141,600 PKR
Hyderabad 1,078,200 PKR
Islamabad 1,048,100 PKR
Karachi 1,235,600 PKR
Lahore 1,212,800 PKR
Multan 1,099,800 PKR
Peshawar 1,117,800 PKR
Quetta 1,030,200 PKR
Rawalpindi 1,165,400 PKR
Sargodha 985,700 PKR
Sialkot 962,300 PKR

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