50% of professionals earn between ₹3,00,000 - ₹9,00,000 INR
The median salary is ₹5,50,000
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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 515 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Noida, Delhi, Mumbai, New Delhi. Bengaluru leads with 34 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in India include New Delhi Times, MT Newswires, Batangarh, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India), Mercom India.
Explore 515 Journalist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.