Journalist Salary in the UK
£32,160
per year
per month
£2,120
per month
per year
Journalist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Journalist is £32,160 gross per year (£2,120 net per month), which is £2,560 (+9%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Journalist can expect an average starting salary of £17,630. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
A Journalist can expect an average starting salary of £17,630. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£17,630
Low
£32,160
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,290
Low
£2,120
Average salary
£3,130
High
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Journalist Salary Range
Journalist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Journalist | £33K/year | +4% |
| Sports Journalist | £33K/year | +1% |
| Travel Journalist | £30K/year | -6% |
Journalist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Journalist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £19,620 gross per year. A mid career Journalist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £30,840, while an experienced Journalist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £39,720. Journalists with more than 20 years of experience earn £43,250 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Journalist
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Experienced | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | £32,160/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -39% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
54%
54%
Male
46%
46%
Journalist - Jobs by Location
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