50% of professionals earn between $45,001 - $117,000 CAD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 75,000 - CAD 117,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 96,000 per year, based on 11,267 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Québec Province, Toronto. Newfoundland & Labrador leads with 249 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Canada include Rogers Communications, Gaulin Media, Radio-Canada.
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