50% of professionals earn between £27,377 - £48,940 GBP
The median salary is £35,547
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The average salary for a Journalist in United Kingdom is GBP 35,547 - GBP 48,940 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,244 per year, based on 953 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Belfast City District, Birmingham, London-1 London Bridge. London leads with 415 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United Kingdom include University of Exeter, EMAP Publishing Limited, ITV, Media Contacts, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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