50% of professionals earn between $43,501 - $65,034 CAD
The median salary is $46,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 52,239 - CAD 59,993 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 49,750 per year, based on 6,804 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Lot. Newfoundland & Labrador leads with 431 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Canada include Bell, Postmedia Network Inc..
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