Journalist Salary in United Kingdom
Journalist Salary in Manchester
Based on 64 job listings - Manchester, United Kingdom 2026
Average salary
£30,250 - £34,750
Median salary
£32,000 - £38,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile£25k
25th percentile£29k
Median£32k
75th percentile£32k
90th percentile£32k
50% of professionals earn between £28,500 - £32,000 GBP
The median salary is £32,000
Compare with national average
Manchester
Average salary
30,250 - 34,750
Median salary
32,000 - 38,000
64 job openings
United Kingdom
Average salary
35,000 - 38,000
Median salary
35,000 - 38,000
93,263 job openings
Other cities
London448 job openings
Newtown145 job openings
Charlestown92 job openings
Newton82 job openings
Barton77 job openings
Lane Head69 job openings
Hollins59 job openings
Compton58 job openings
Aston56 job openings
Bury55 job openings
Langley53 job openings
Sutton48 job openings
Norton43 job openings
Clifton40 job openings
Blackbrook38 job openings
Blackford Bridge37 job openings
New Lane36 job openings
Ashington33 job openings
Birmingham32 job openings
Newbridge32 job openings
Bolton31 job openings
Hatton31 job openings
Rixton31 job openings
Stanley30 job openings
Ashurst29 job openings
Bradford28 job openings
West27 job openings
The average salary for a Journalist in Manchester, United Kingdom is GBP 30,250 - GBP 34,750 per year in 2026, based on 64 job listings.
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