50% of professionals earn between $29,132 - $63,711 AUD
The median salary is $46,422
The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 46,422 - AUD 63,711 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 55,067 per year, based on 944 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra. Sydney leads with 140 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Australia include Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Seven Network, The Guardian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Guardian Australia.
Explore 944 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.