How much does a Journalist earn in Singapore?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Singapore ranges from SGD 50,000 to SGD 120,000 SGD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 199 job listings

How much does a Journalist earn in Singapore?

The average salary for a Journalist in Singapore is SGD 80,000 - SGD 92,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in Singapore

Based on 199 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$50,000 - $120,000

Median salary

$80,000 - $92,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$43K

25th percentile$50K

Median$80K

75th percentile$120K

90th percentile$138K

50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $120,000 SGD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Top companies hiring

SPH Media10

Mothership3

BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP2

Dow Jones2

Mediacorp1

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SGD 45,000 - 90,000-21%

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Journalist

199 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Singapore is SGD 50,000 - SGD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is SGD 86,000 per year, based on 199 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Singapore are Toa Payoh. Toa Payoh leads with 9 job openings.

Leading employers for Journalist roles in Singapore include SPH Media, Mothership, BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP, Dow Jones, Mediacorp.

Explore 199 Journalist job listings in Singapore on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.