50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $110,000 AUD
The median salary is $80,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 60,000 - AUD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 86,000 per year, based on 1,183 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra. Sydney leads with 208 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Australia include Australian Broadcasting Corporation, CoStar Realty Information, Inc., Capital Brief, LexisNexis, News Corporation.
Explore 1,183 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.