50% of professionals earn between ₹3,00,000 - ₹9,00,000 INR
The median salary is ₹5,50,000
The average salary for a Journalist in India is INR 3,00,000 - INR 9,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 7,25,000 per year, based on 644 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Noida, Bengaluru, Maharashtra, West Bengal. Mumbai leads with 52 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in India include Japan Institute for National Fundamentals, Batangarh, Outsourced Pro Global.
Explore 644 Journalist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.