50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $109,000 CAD
The median salary is $80,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Canada is CAD 80,000 - CAD 109,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 94,500 per year, based on 14,771 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Canada are Saskatchewan, Québec Province, Winnipeg, Toronto, Prince Edward Island. Saskatchewan leads with 168 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Canada include Bell Canada, Gaulin Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Global News, CBC / Radio-Canada.
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