Journalist Salary in United Kingdom
Journalist Salary in London
Based on 327 job listings - London, United Kingdom 2026
Average salary
£52,322 - £56,375
Median salary
£40,000 - £45,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile£31k
25th percentile£35k
Median£40k
75th percentile£73k
90th percentile£80k
50% of professionals earn between £35,000 - £72,703 GBP
The median salary is £40,000
Compare with national average
London
Average salary
52,322 - 56,375
Median salary
40,000 - 45,000
327 job openings
United Kingdom
Average salary
32,000 - 38,000
Median salary
32,000 - 38,000
94,097 job openings
Other cities
Newtown145 job openings
Charlestown92 job openings
Newton82 job openings
Barton77 job openings
Lane Head74 job openings
Bury65 job openings
Compton58 job openings
Langley57 job openings
Aston56 job openings
Hollins56 job openings
Sutton48 job openings
Clifton45 job openings
Blackford Bridge41 job openings
Norton39 job openings
Blackbrook38 job openings
Bolton36 job openings
New Lane36 job openings
Ashington33 job openings
Newbridge32 job openings
Hatton31 job openings
Ainsworth30 job openings
Ashford30 job openings
Birmingham30 job openings
Stanley30 job openings
Ashurst29 job openings
Bradford29 job openings
Rixton27 job openings
The average salary for a Journalist in London, United Kingdom is GBP 52,322 - GBP 56,375 per year in 2026, based on 327 job listings.
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