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 714 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram. Mumbai leads with 43 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in India include New Delhi Times, Mission 2030 | Aatmnirbhar Bharat, Jobgether, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India), Indian Farmer.
Explore 714 Journalist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.