50% of professionals earn between £27,377 - £48,940 GBP
The median salary is £34,000
The average salary for a Journalist in United Kingdom is GBP 34,000 - GBP 48,940 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 41,470 per year, based on 972 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Southampton. London leads with 447 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United Kingdom include Media Contacts, University of Exeter, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Explore 972 Journalist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.