50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 480 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 300 000
The average salary for a Journalist in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 480 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 390 000 per year, based on 131 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Centurion, Midrand, Durban North. Cape Town leads with 28 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in South Africa include Ad Talent Africa, Neptune.
Explore 131 Journalist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.