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Journalist pay rates in Papua New Guinea

1 published sources · 3 figures · updated 1 Nov 2026

Pay rates for journalists in Papua New Guinea, as published by unions, governments and surveys, each quoted as printed and turned into a day's pay to compare. How the pay guide works →

Each published rate as a day's pay

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Journalism in Papua New Guinea

Press freedom
73 / 180 Problematic

In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Papua New Guinea ranks 73 of 180, with a score of 60.1 out of 100. Up 5 places on the year before.

RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗

By job type

Unions and bodies in Papua New Guinea

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Lowest staff minimum in each country's agreements, as US$ a day.

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