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Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in India

Based on 487 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₹3,00,000 - ₹9,00,000
Median salary
₹5,50,000 - ₹9,00,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹2L
25th percentile₹3L
Median₹6L
75th percentile₹9L
90th percentile₹10L

50% of professionals earn between ₹3,00,000 - ₹9,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹5,50,000

Top cities

Mumbai58 job openings
Noida40 job openings
Bengaluru36 job openings

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INR 3,00,000 - 9,00,0000%
INR 20,000 - 25,000-96%
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INR 3,00,000 - 9,00,0000%

Journalist

487 job openings

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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 487 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Noida, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad. Mumbai leads with 58 job openings.

Explore 487 Journalist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.