Average salary
$57,594 - $64,038
Median salary
$57,594 - $64,038
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$37K
25th percentile$46K
Median$58K
75th percentile$64K
90th percentile$74K
50% of professionals earn between $46,250 - $64,038 CAD
The median salary is $57,594
Top cities
Toronto527 job openings
Vancouver277 job openings
Montréal257 job openings
Edmonton229 job openings
Moncton221 job openings
Calgary208 job openings
Ottawa195 job openings
Winnipeg157 job openings
Mississauga152 job openings
North Census Division76 job openings
Lunenburg65 job openings
Halifax34 job openings
Admirals Beach32 job openings
Annapolis28 job openings
Fermeuse28 job openings
Annapolis Royal27 job openings
Division No. 127 job openings
Sudbury27 job openings
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The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 57,594 - CAD 64,038 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 60,816 per year, based on 19,616 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Edmonton, Moncton. Toronto leads with 527 job openings.
Explore 19,616 Journalist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.