How much does a Journalist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Canada ranges from CAD 53,577 to CAD 62,124 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 9,579 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in Canada

Based on 9,579 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$53,577 - $62,124

Median salary

$53,577 - $62,124

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$36K

25th percentile$45K

Median$54K

75th percentile$62K

90th percentile$71K

50% of professionals earn between $45,375 - $62,124 CAD

The median salary is $53,577

Top cities

Newfoundland & Labrador666 job openings

Prince Edward Island247 job openings

Lot182 job openings

Saskatchewan121 job openings

Alberta43 job openings

Nova Scotia42 job openings

British Columbia36 job openings

Aquaforte30 job openings

Nouveau-Brunswick23 job openings

Cape Broyle21 job openings

Gaskiers-Point La Haye21 job openings

Halifax21 job openings

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Journalist

9,579 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 53,577 - CAD 62,124 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 57,851 per year, based on 9,579 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Lot, Saskatchewan, Alberta. Newfoundland & Labrador leads with 666 job openings.

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