50% of professionals earn between £31,288 - £52,747 GBP
The median salary is £41,250
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The average salary for a Journalist in United Kingdom is GBP 41,250 - GBP 52,747 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 46,999 per year, based on 7,732 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Newtown, Manchester, Aberdeen, Bedford. London leads with 301 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United Kingdom include s1jobs.
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