50% of professionals earn between $52,500 - $75,600 AUD
The median salary is $62,100
The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 52,500 - AUD 75,600 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 64,075 per year, based on 1,126 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Council Of The City Of Sydney, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane. Council Of The City Of Sydney leads with 175 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Australia include Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Hatch, LexisNexis, Australian Community Media.
Explore 1,126 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.