50% of professionals earn between R 198 300 - R 285 300 ZAR
The median salary is R 234 500
The average salary for a Journalist in South Africa is ZAR 198 300 - ZAR 285 300 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 241 800 per year, based on 188 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in South Africa are Centurion, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Sandton. Centurion leads with 34 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in South Africa include Surgo PTY Ltd, MyCareerCraft, Mindrift, VGP Recruitment.
Explore 188 Journalist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.