Our rates

You want to write for The European Correspondent? Here we show transparently how much we pay for which article formats, depending on which country you reside in.

To pitch your story, please contact our editorial team: [email protected]

Type of articles

  1. Top story

  2. Longform

  3. Shorter feature: Epiphany or lightweight

  4. X facts

Principles:

  • Your rate is calculated based on the country where your main place of residence is located.

  • You need to be able to issue an invoice for your editorial services.

  • You will only get paid after publication.

  • No payment if your piece is not published.

Tier system

  • Tier 1: €15.-/hour

  • Tier 2: €16.50/hour

  • Tier 3: €18.-/hour

  • Tier 4: €19.50/hour

  • Tier 5: €22.50/hour

Calculate your rate for the article:




Your estimated payment: -- EUR

Base for calculation

  • Top story: 10.3 hours

  • Longform: 10.3 hours

  • Shorter feature: Epiphany or lightweight: 5 hours

  • X facts: 5 hours

  • Collaboration: article rate + 10%

The tier system is calculated on the cost of living index and has been updated in July 2025.

Contact:

All things contractual: [email protected]

All things editorial: [email protected]

Calculator for fixed contributors

You have a fixed contract with us and fixed days you are working for The European Correspondent? Here you can calculate your monthly rate depending on the country you live in and the days you work.

Day Rate Calculator



Results:

  • Day rate (8h): -- EUR
  • Half-day rate (4h): -- EUR
  • Monthly income for -- days: -- EUR