How much does a Journalist earn in India?

The estimated salary for Journalist in India ranges from INR 3,00,000 to INR 9,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 741 job listings

How much does a Journalist earn in India?

The average salary for a Journalist in India is INR 5,50,000 - INR 9,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in India

Based on 741 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

Mumbai24 job openings

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INR 7,60,500 - 10,94,300+55%

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INR 6,63,000 - 12,76,000+62%

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INR 3,66,000 - 7,69,000-5%

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Journalist

741 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 741 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Chennai, Madurai, New Delhi, Jaipur. Mumbai leads with 24 job openings.

Explore 741 Journalist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.