How much does a Journalist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Journalist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 33,572 to GBP 40,496 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 62,578 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 62,578 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£33,572 - £40,496

Median salary

£33,572 - £40,496

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£24k

25th percentile£30k

Median£34k

75th percentile£40k

90th percentile£47k

50% of professionals earn between £30,146 - £40,496 GBP

The median salary is £33,572

Top cities

London470 job openings

Newtown110 job openings

Newton56 job openings

Sutton39 job openings

Langley38 job openings

Aston36 job openings

Clifton35 job openings

West28 job openings

Norton24 job openings

Upton24 job openings

Middleton23 job openings

Charlestown22 job openings

Denton21 job openings

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GBP 31,750 - 38,350-5%

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GBP 37,834 - 37,959+2%

Photographer

GBP 26,000 - 29,691-25%

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GBP 39,000 - 45,000+13%

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GBP 35,200 - 42,262+5%

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GBP 35,000 - 42,194+4%

Heavy Equipment Operator

GBP 30,000 - 33,445-14%

Journalist

62,578 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in United Kingdom is GBP 33,572 - GBP 40,496 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 37,034 per year, based on 62,578 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Newtown, Newton, Sutton, Langley. London leads with 470 job openings.

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