How much does a Journalist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Journalist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 32,000 to GBP 35,750 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 64,946 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 64,946 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£32,000 - £35,750

Median salary

£32,000 - £35,750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£24k

25th percentile£30k

Median£32k

75th percentile£36k

90th percentile£41k

50% of professionals earn between £30,424 - £35,750 GBP

The median salary is £32,000

Top cities

London487 job openings

Newtown121 job openings

Newton58 job openings

Manchester43 job openings

Sutton40 job openings

Clifton39 job openings

Langley39 job openings

Aston32 job openings

West29 job openings

Charlestown27 job openings

Middleton27 job openings

Norton25 job openings

Upton24 job openings

Lane Head23 job openings

Denton21 job openings

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GBP 37,834 - 45,000+22%

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GBP 28,392 - 30,000-14%

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GBP 39,762 - 50,500+33%

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GBP 35,127 - 43,773+16%

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GBP 34,000 - 38,597+7%

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GBP 31,184 - 33,593-4%

Journalist

64,946 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in United Kingdom is GBP 32,000 - GBP 35,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 33,875 per year, based on 64,946 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Newtown, Newton, Manchester, Sutton. London leads with 487 job openings.

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