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Journalist Average Salary in Greece 2024

How much money does a person working as Journalist make in Greece?


Average Monthly Salary
2,540 EUR
( 30,400 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,240
EUR
AVERAGE
2,540
EUR
HIGH
3,960
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Journalist in Greece typically earns around 2,540 EUR. Salaries range from 1,240 EUR (lowest) to 3,960 EUR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Journalist salaries in Greece vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Journalist Pay Scale and Salaries in Greece

Median and salary distribution Greece Journalist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
2,350 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,080 to 2,350 EUR
20% of people earn
1,480 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,480 to 2,080 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,240 EUR
Median
2,370 EUR
Maximum
3,960 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Journalist in Greece range from 1,240 EUR (starting salary) to 3,960 EUR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 2,370 EUR, half of the professionals who work as Journalist in Greece earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Journalist in Greece earn less than 1,930 EUR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 2,710 EUR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Journalist in Greece compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 1,480 EUR to 2,080 EUR. About 20% of salaries are below the 1,480 EUR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 2,080 EUR to 2,350 EUR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 2,350 EUR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Journalist / Greece

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
1,470 EUR
2 - 5 Years+28%
1,890 EUR
5 - 10 Years+38%
2,610 EUR
10 - 15 Years+24%
3,240 EUR
15 - 20 Years+7%
3,470 EUR
20+ Years+7%
3,700 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Journalist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 1,470 EUR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 1,890 EUR, 28% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 2,610 EUR, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 3,240 EUR, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 3,470 EUR, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 3,700 EUR, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Journalist / Greece

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Journalist.

High School
1,840 EUR
Certificate or Diploma+15%
2,110 EUR
Bachelor's Degree+35%
2,840 EUR
Master's Degree+26%
3,580 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Journalist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 1,840 EUR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 2,110 EUR, 15% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 2,840 EUR, 35% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 3,580 EUR, 26% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Greece costs anywhere from 12,200 EUR to 36,600 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Journalist / Greece

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Journalist in Greece, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
2,610 EUR
Female-7%
2,440 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Greece for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Journalist / Greece

How much are annual salary increments in Greece for individuals working as Journalist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Journalist in Greece are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Greece / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Greece is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Journalist / Greece

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44% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Journalist / Greece


15 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Journalist in Greece is 15 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Journalist in Greece is 7 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment-100%
3D Artist1,980 EUR-22%
3D Designer1,980 EUR-22%
3D Generalist1,680 EUR-34%
3D Visualization Specialist2,160 EUR-15%
Acrobatic Rigger1,390 EUR-45%
Actor2,690 EUR+6%
Art Administrator2,120 EUR-16%
Art Director2,900 EUR+14%
Art Lead2,720 EUR+7%
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator1,980 EUR-22%
Associate Media Director2,290 EUR-10%
Associate Producer2,920 EUR+15%
Broadcast and Sound Engineer1,790 EUR-29%
Broadcast Associate1,460 EUR-42%
Broadcast News Analyst2,240 EUR-12%
Broadcast Technician1,330 EUR-48%
Broadcasting Journalist2,600 EUR+3%
Broadcasting Presenter2,870 EUR+13%
Camera Equipment Repairer1,420 EUR-44%
Camera Operator1,330 EUR-48%
Cartoonist / Animator2,040 EUR-20%
CAS Engineer2,240 EUR-12%
Censorship Executive2,360 EUR-7%
Chief Social Media Officer3,340 EUR+32%
Choreographer1,910 EUR-25%
Colorist1,100 EUR-57%
Communications Manager3,060 EUR+21%
Content Moderator1,850 EUR-27%
Correspondent2,490 EUR-2%
Dance Director2,190 EUR-14%
Dancer1,920 EUR-24%
Digital Content Manager3,030 EUR+19%
Digital Music Promoter2,590 EUR+2%
Director of Photography2,200 EUR-13%
Disc Jockey1,400 EUR-45%
Drone Cinematographer2,160 EUR-15%
Editorial Assistant1,220 EUR-52%
Events Manager2,120 EUR-16%
Graphic Designer1,450 EUR-43%
Illustrator1,650 EUR-35%
Industrial Designer1,320 EUR-48%
Influencer Marketing Manager2,900 EUR+14%
Influencer Outreach Specialist2,230 EUR-12%
Instructional Designer1,320 EUR-48%
Internet Community Manager1,950 EUR-23%
Internet Radio Producer3,350 EUR+32%
Journalist2,540 EUR+0%
Live Streaming Moderator1,900 EUR-25%
Live Streaming Producer2,800 EUR+10%
Live Streaming Specialist2,120 EUR-16%
Makeup Artist1,440 EUR-43%
Media Design Manager3,620 EUR+43%
Media Equipment Operator1,160 EUR-54%
Media Operations Manager3,020 EUR+19%
Media Planner2,030 EUR-20%
Media Producer2,720 EUR+7%
Media Product Development Manager3,620 EUR+43%
Media Production Manager3,480 EUR+37%
Media Program Director3,840 EUR+51%
Media Relation Executive3,880 EUR+53%
Media Relations Manager3,940 EUR+55%
Media Sales Manager4,040 EUR+59%
Movement and Dance Coordinator2,260 EUR-11%
Multimedia Coordinator1,500 EUR-41%
Multimedia Designer1,480 EUR-42%
Music Consultant2,030 EUR-20%
Music Producer3,050 EUR+20%
Musician1,590 EUR-37%
News Associate1,920 EUR-24%
News Reporter2,500 EUR-1%
Online Community Moderator1,900 EUR-25%
Podcast Advertising Specialist2,130 EUR-16%
Podcast Producer2,210 EUR-13%
Post Production Assistant1,330 EUR-48%
Producer3,610 EUR+42%
Product Designer1,430 EUR-44%
Product Planner1,860 EUR-27%
Production Artist1,890 EUR-25%
Production Assistant1,320 EUR-48%
Production Director2,980 EUR+18%
Production Technician1,210 EUR-52%
Program Researcher2,440 EUR-4%
Promotion Coordinator1,860 EUR-27%
Social Media Compliance Manager2,560 EUR+1%
Social Media Compliance Officer2,160 EUR-15%
Sound Engineer1,770 EUR-30%
Sound Engineering Technician1,130 EUR-55%
Stage Technician1,110 EUR-56%
Sub Editor1,270 EUR-50%
Television Executive Producer4,110 EUR+62%
Transmission Engineer1,990 EUR-22%
Video Editor1,580 EUR-38%
Video Producer2,190 EUR-14%
Videographer1,980 EUR-22%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator3,240 EUR+28%
Virtual Set Designer2,230 EUR-12%
Virtual Staging Specialist2,260 EUR-11%
Visual Designer2,040 EUR-20%
Visual Effects Artist2,100 EUR-17%
Voiceover Artist1,890 EUR-25%

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Greece is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
2,380 EUR
Public Sector+6%
2,530 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Journalist in Greece?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,370 EUR and 2,710 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Journalist in Greece ranges from 1,240 EUR to 1,930 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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