50% of professionals earn between $88,000 - $96,000 AUD
The median salary is $92,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 92,000 - AUD 96,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 94,000 per year, based on 1,060 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney. Sydney leads with 226 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Australia include Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Freedom Property Investors, Capital Brief, Hatch, Influencing.
Explore 1,060 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.