50% of professionals earn between $51,125 - $88,750 CAD
The median salary is $59,934
The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 59,934 - CAD 88,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 74,342 per year, based on 4,622 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton. Winnipeg leads with 141 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Canada include CBC/Radio-Canada, Vista Radio, Bell Canada, CHANNEL ZERO INC., Radio-Canada.
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