Average salary
$83,500 - $91,814
Median salary
$83,500 - $91,814
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$45K
25th percentile$56K
Median$84K
75th percentile$92K
90th percentile$106K
50% of professionals earn between $55,625 - $91,814 AUD
The median salary is $83,500
Top cities
Sydney148 job openings
Melbourne65 job openings
Canberra38 job openings
Surry Hills36 job openings
Adelaide26 job openings
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The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 83,500 - AUD 91,814 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 87,657 per year, based on 787 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Surry Hills, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 148 job openings.
Explore 787 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.