50% of professionals earn between $59,867 - $100,000 CAD
The median salary is $61,153
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The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 61,153 - CAD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 80,577 per year, based on 7,285 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Moncton. Toronto leads with 112 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Canada include TNAADO Inc., Vista Radio, The Borgen Project, Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd., Doist.
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