How much does a Journalist earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Australia ranges from AUD 84,000 to AUD 85,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 729 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in Australia

Based on 729 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$84,000 - $85,000

Median salary

$84,000 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$11K

Median$84K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $85,000 AUD

The median salary is $84,000

Top cities

Sydney148 job openings

Melbourne91 job openings

Surry Hills29 job openings

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AUD 40,000 - 80,000-29%

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AUD 70,000 - 95,000-2%

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AUD 93,476 - 116,810+24%

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AUD 80,000 - 97,268+5%

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AUD 58,516 - 62,500-28%

Journalist

729 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Australia is AUD 84,000 - AUD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 84,500 per year, based on 729 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Surry Hills, Perth, Canberra. Sydney leads with 148 job openings.

Explore 729 Journalist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.