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 567 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Noida, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Delhi. Mumbai leads with 72 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in India include Mission 2030 | Aatmnirbhar Bharat.
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